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Packaging Assistant

DeKalb, IL 60115

Posted: 10/07/2025 Job Number: 37165559 Pay Rate: $15.75-16 / hour

Job Description

SURESTAFF is hiring Packaging Assistants for a candy company in DeKalb, IL. As a Packaging Assistant for SURESTAFF, you will work in a fast-paced assembly environment involved in packaging candy boxes.
No experience is necessary and qualified applicants can start immediately!Looking for flexibility? This could be the perfect fit!
 This position is ideal for students, part-timers, or anyone looking for a flexible weekday schedule. The facility operates Monday through Friday and schedules shift needs daily — some days they need more people, some days less.
-  You can work up to 4 days a week
-  Text notifications let you know when you're scheduled
-  Great for anyone who doesn’t need guaranteed hours and likes to stay busy
Pay Rates:$15.75 - $16/hour depending on the shift
Shift Hours:Monday - Friday: 4am - 2:30pm, 2pm - 12:30amMonday–Friday up to 4 days a week, and assignments vary day by day.

Responsibilities of the Packaging Assistant:
  • Pick, pull, and prepare orders while maintaining an organized shipping and receiving area.
  • Process inbound and outbound shipments. 
  • Safely & efficiently use warehouse equipment including pallet jack, hydraulic jack, RF Scanner, computers, and handheld printers.
  • Perform cleaning and maintenance duties and report any unsafe work area conditions.

Required Qualifications of the Packaging Assistant:
  • Previous warehouse experience is preferred.
  • Steel-toe shoes are required.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed.
About Surestaff At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us: 
  • Access to a wide range of job opportunities  
  • Competitive pay 
  • Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP) 
  • Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions  
  • Electronic weekly pay 
  • Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support   
Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast. If you're ready to take control of your career, explore exciting opportunities, and gain experience that lasts, then Surestaff is the place for you. Let’s get started today!

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