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 typical hourly wage range for entry-level packing jobs in the US in 2026?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, hand packers and packagers earn a median hourly wage of $18.50 in 2026, with the 10th percentile at $13.50 per hour and the 90th percentile at $24.00 per hour. Annual median earnings are $38,480 based on full-time work. Entry-level positions in warehouses start at $15.00 per hour on average.
Q What is the federal minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor sets the federal minimum wage at $7.25 per hour for nonexempt packing jobs as of 2026, unchanged since July 24, 2009. Overtime pay is required at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 per week. States like New York require $15.00 to $18.00 per hour depending on region.
Q What visa do international workers need for packing jobs in the US in 2026?
International workers need an H-2B visa for temporary non-agricultural packing jobs, with a FY2026 cap of 130,716 visas including supplements (66,358 for first half, 64,358 for second half). Employers must obtain labor certification from DOL and file Form I-129 with USCIS at least 75 days before start date. H-2B status is valid up to 12 months.
Q What are the eligibility requirements for packing jobs with no experience in the US?
No formal education beyond 9th grade is required, and high school diploma is preferred but not mandatory for hand packing roles. Short-term on-the-job training lasts less than 1 month with no prior experience needed for 75% of positions. Physical ability to lift 50 pounds is typically required.
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