Order Packaging Associate

Qwikkit • Houston, TX

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Ready to help ensure every order reaches the customer complete, protected, and ready to install? At Qwikkit, our Order Packaging Associate plays an important role in the final stages of production by protecting finished cabinet components before shipment. You’ll carefully organize, count, inspect, and package doors, drawer fronts, and moulding while helping the Shipping team keep orders moving safely and on schedule. Who Thrives Here: You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in accuracy, and understand that small details can make a significant difference for the customer. You work carefully without losing pace, stay organized, and speak up when a part, label, packing plan, or order does not look right.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to count parts accurately.
• Ability to match parts to packing plans, order paperwork, and labels.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks consistently and accurately.
• Basic problem-solving skills and willingness to report problems promptly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Commitment to workplace safety and established procedures.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for a full shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to speak and understand English sufficiently to follow instructions and communicate with team members.

Nice To Haves

• Packing, shipping, warehouse, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience handling finished cabinet doors, furniture, or other products that can scratch or dent easily.
• Ability to read a tape measure and basic shipping or order documentation.
• Experience with carton sleeving, strapping, or box-closing equipment.
• Experience loading trailers or delivery trucks.
• Familiarity with 6S or workplace-organization practices.
• Basic computer skills for production tracking.
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Review packing plans and order labels before beginning each order.
• Pull and organize the correct doors, drawer fronts, moulding, and other components.
• Place finished parts into protective sleeves according to Qwikkit’s packaging procedures.
• Use the correct protective layers and crush-zone spacing at each end of the sleeve.
• Count and verify every part against the packing plan before closing the package.
• Ensure different orders or units are not mixed together.
• Inspect parts for scratches, dents, damage, finish defects, or other quality concerns.
• Separate and report parts that do not meet Qwikkit’s quality standards.
• Label completed packages accurately and send them to the Strapper and Box Closer in the correct order.
• Load FedEx boxes into the trailer safely and in a sequence that prevents crushing or damage.
• Ensure the FedEx trailer is properly loaded and ready before the scheduled pickup.
• Keep sleeves, protective materials, and other supplies stocked at the workstation.
• Report low inventory before materials run out.
• Track production output and communicate issues affecting quality or productivity.
• Report packing plans that do not fit the parts instead of creating an unapproved workaround.
• Partner with Shipping and upstream production departments to ensure orders are complete and shipped on time.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area according to 6S expectations.
• Support other areas of the facility when needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Eligibility for Qwikkit’s Shared Profit Program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan and paid time off.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Education reimbursement plan.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed