PACKING ASSOCIATE

PACKING ASSOCIATE

Houston, United States

Company
Alpha Measurement Solutions, LLC
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
13 an hour
Posted
20 days ago
Via
Paylocity

Job Description
Description

Packing Associate Acknowledgement

COMPANY OVERVIEW

AlpHa Measurement Solutions is a liquid sensor technology platform serving the complex testing needs of water quality, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and industrial markets with an unmatched combination of precision, reliability, innovation, and flexibility. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer, creating thousands of units and processing several hundred orders and shipments each day for customers throughout the world. We approach the market as both an OEM manufacturer and with our own brands: Van London, ANDalyze, and Aurora Scientific Instruments.

Our company has over 100 years of liquid sensing experience, is growing, and is accelerating growth through its recent acquisition by Enpro Inc. (NYSE: NPO). Enpro is a leading industrial technology company manufacturing high-performance proprietary products for the semiconductor, aerospace, and compositional analysis sectors. Enpro companies employ nearly 4,000 associates globally, while AlpHa’s team consists of over 350 employees, including 235 team members in Houston, Texas and 120 in Shanghai, China.

WHAT MAKES ALPHA MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS SPECIAL

Corporate Social Responsibility Statement

At AlpHa Measurement Solutions, we make analytical sensors and instruments that are essential to everyday life. What we do matters; our products are used to test and monitor water quality in industrial, health, and safety applications worldwide. Our sensors are critical for wastewater and drinking water processing, environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical (vaccine) manufacturing, food & beverage supply, power generation, and many other fundamental applications.

Municipalities, multinational organizations, and system integrators rely upon our sensors as critical, consumable components of their systems around the globe. We at AlpHa understand the important role we play in ensuring safe drinking water, clean aqueous environments, and the general health and safety of communities worldwide.

BENEFITS & PERKS

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

· Short-Term Disability

· 401k

· Life insurance

· Paid Vacation

· 8 Paid Holidays per year

· Paid Jury Duty Leave

· Recognition and Reward Programs

· Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture

Position Summary

To properly package customer’s orders in a timely manner, ensuring all guidelines are followed, support work of the managers and assist when schedule and workload permits. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:
• Always adhere to AlpHa’s CORE VALUES when executing an action
• Process orders according to the customer packaging guidelines
• Review orders and print labels using a PC loaded with Bartender software
• Verify labels for accuracy before applying to boxes or cables
• Review each part number drawing for accuracy and report discrepancy to your manager
• Choose proper instruction manual and any overpack accessory items for the part
• Check parts for possible defects (cracked glass, wrong connectors, cracked housing)
• Maintain and follow all guidelines set by the customer in preparing the orders either by work instructions or by supervisor
• Report if any instruction manual images are worn and needs replacement
• Pull supplies from the packing stockroom as needed
• Assist manager with special assignments as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Performs other duties as required and assigned; duties and activities may change over time

Key Competencies of the Role
• Integrity
• Flexiblity
• Time Management
• Has Initiative
• Attention to Detail
• Task Motivated

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk or hear. The position may require the use of standard PPE such as safety glasses and ear plugs. The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

EEO and Culture Statement:

AlpHa Measurement Solutions is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences.

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
• Enpro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job.

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience

High school diploma or GED preferred

Previous production / assembly / packing experience

Computer skills including Microsoft basics (Outlook, Word, Excel), and ERP user experience

Must be able to routinely lift 25 pounds

Must be able to work in fast-paced environments

Occasional overtime to meet business needs

Must be conversant in English for safe and effective performance of the job

Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
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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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