About this role
Packaging Associate / Assembly
Location: Tempe, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire
Shift: 1st & 2nd Shifts Available (Monday – Friday, occasional Saturday OT)
About the Opportunity
PrideStaff Tempe is currently hiring dependable Packaging Associates for high-volume manufacturing and fulfillment facilities in the East Valley.
Whether you have previous production experience or are eager to build hands-on manufacturing skills, this role offers steady 40-hour workweeks, clean climate-controlled workspaces, and clear paths to permanent placement.
Key Responsibilities
Assembly & Packaging: Accurately assemble, sort, wrap, and pack finished goods into designated containers or shipping cartons.
Quality Inspection: Inspect products on the line for defects, seal integrity, correct counts, and proper labeling prior to packing.
Labeling & Sealing: Operate manual or semi-automated packaging tools (tape guns, heat sealers, label printers) according to client work orders.
Staging & Palletizing: Stack packed boxes onto pallets following specific pattern guidelines, shrink-wrap loads, and move pallets using manual pallet jacks.
Line Sanitation: Keep workstation sanitized, free of tripping hazards, and fully compliant with 5S and OSHA standards.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: 6+ months of previous warehouse, assembly line, food packaging, or retail stockroom experience preferred (entry-level candidates with strong work ethic welcome to apply).
Dexterity & Detail: Good hand-eye coordination for repetitive packing tasks, with a focus on speed and accuracy.
Physical Demands: Ability to stand in one area for 8 to 10 hours and comfortably lift up to 30–40 lbs repeatedly.
Reliability: Punctual, strong team attitude, and dependable transportation to Tempe/surrounding East Valley areas.
Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work history.
Why Work with PrideStaff?
Weekly Pay: Reliable direct deposit every Friday morning.
Immediate Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available upon hire.
Clean & Safe Workplaces: Partnerships with vetted local facilities, often in climate-controlled environments.
Temp-to-Hire Track: Opportunity to transition to a permanent full-time employee with company-specific pay bumps and benefit tiers.
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $16.00 - $19.50 Per Hour