Packaging Lead

Job Title: Packaging Lead

Job Description

As a Packager, you will be responsible for preparing all required components in the filling rooms and finishing areas, maintaining and visually inspecting packaging equipment, cleaning and sanitizing machinery, workstations, and containers, and submitting various checklists, documents, and reports related to Packaging.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize all components required in filling rooms and finishing areas.

• Maintain and visually inspect packaging equipment to ensure functionality.

• Clean and sanitize machinery, workstations, and containers to maintain hygiene standards.

• Submit various checklists, documents, and reports related to packaging operations.

• Adjust machines and troubleshoot in both Primary and Secondary areas.

• Operate machinery such as Bottle Filling, Blister Card, and Powder Filling machinery.

• Operate Silica Pouch, Counter, Metal Detector, and Capper in the Primary area.

• Operate Bottle Scrambler, Bottle Vision Inspection, Cap Heat Sealer, Coding, Labeler, Checkweigher, Taper, UPC, and Scale in the Secondary area.

• Dismantle and reinstall attachments and tooling during changeovers for all packaging equipment.

• Assist with maintenance tasks during troubleshooting.

• Submit Maintenance Work Order requests.

• Perform housekeeping duties within all packaging areas.

Essential Skills

• 3 years of experience as a Machine Operator or in Operator Maintenance.

• Ability to follow directions from Packaging Senior Leads and Supervisors.

• Develop a strong safety awareness.

• Understand instructions and communicate effectively in English.

• Operate and understand machine controls.

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Use common sense to follow detailed instructions, whether written or spoken.

• Consistent attendance and reliability.

• Collaborate effectively in a team setting while also working well independently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to stand, walk, carry, climb, twist, bend, grip, and reach regularly.

• Respect for others and strong teamwork skills.

• Ability to take responsibility at the workstation.

• Team player mentality.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a contract-to-hire opportunity, providing stability and growth potential. You will have the chance to develop your skills in a supportive and safety-conscious environment.

Work Environment

The work environment involves standing and inspecting product label information, placing products in boxes, and placing boxes on pallets. You will work on a packaging line with varying speeds, possibly operating a tape machine to seal boxes. The role requires working efficiently and effectively in a dynamic setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jurupa Valley, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jurupa Valley,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.