Packaging Associate

Packaging Associate

Los Angeles, United States

Company
BioPhase Solutions
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
18–24 an hour
Via
ZipRecruiter

Job Description
BioPhase Solutions specializes in recruiting top talented professionals for Southern California's Scientific community. We are currently looking for Packaging Associates to work for a Greater Los Angeles area contract manufacturing company.

Pay Rate: $18-24/hour depending on experience

Responsibilities:
• Packaging Associates are required to aid in aspects of filling operations, assembly of products, and productions of accessory items. In addition, assistants will help in calculating inventory quantities and retrieving inventory components for assembly.
• This position must maintain minimum production rates and complete applicable production forms, primarily the Kit Packaging Record, utilizing mathematical skills in determining quantities produced and/or wasted and time frames for completing the task.
• Further duties encompass operating packaging equipment such as the shrink wrap/sealing machine, the laminating machine, the syringe assembly apparatus, the tip bending machine, and the packaging conveyor.
• This position must appropriately tag and stock completed products, in addition to supporting filling operations as necessary in capping applications.
• Extremely accurate counting and packing is required.

Experience/Requirements:
• Must have a High School Diploma, not a GED (Must be able to demonstrate general knowledge and skills by passing the standard Scientific Pharmaceuticals' test).
• Experience in bottle filling/fine assembly is HIGHLY preferred
• Proficiency in the English language and communication skills mandatory for following written setup instructions and completing production forms required by FDA and ISO regulations, in addition to safety considerations in a chemical. manufacturing facility.
• General mechanical aptitude is required in order to operate basic packaging equipment, such as a laminating machine, sealing machine, conveyor, etc.
• Excellent mathematical ability is required for calculating inventory quantities, assembling production items, and assisting in the packing of cartons.
• Lifting required up to a maximum of fifty pounds (50 lbs.) in the form of plastic trays, cardboard boxes, chemical containers, etc.

Please send resumes to [email protected] and visit our website at www.biophaseinc.com for additional job opportunities!!!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs in United States

Q What is the federal minimum wage for entry-level packing jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for packing jobs classified as non-exempt under the FLSA remains $7.25 per hour as of January 1, 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. State minimums are higher in 30 states, such as $16.50 per hour in California.
Q What visa is required for international workers to take packing jobs in the US in 2026?
Foreign nationals need an H-2B visa for temporary non-agricultural packing jobs, with a statutory cap of 66,000 visas for FY 2026. Employers must file Form I-129 and obtain a temporary labor certification from DOL showing no U.S. workers available. Processing time is 60-90 days, with supplemental caps up to 64,000 additional visas possible.
Q Do I need education or experience to qualify for packing jobs in the US?
No formal education beyond less than high school is required for 30% of Packers and Packagers, Hand positions, per O*NET data. Entry-level roles demand no prior experience, with short-term on-the-job training averaging 30 days. Employers prioritize physical stamina to handle 25-50 lb lifts repeatedly.
Q What documents do I need to apply and start a packing job in the US?
Applicants must provide a Social Security card or number, photo ID, and complete Form I-9 for employment eligibility verification within 3 days of hire. A basic resume listing any manual labor history and proof of right-to-work are standard. Drug test and background check consents are required by 70% of warehouse employers.
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