Lead the Process. Support the Team. Deliver Quality. Pregis is seeking a motivated Packaging Coordinator to join our Arlington team. This position plays a key role in supporting production operations by coordinating packaging activities, ensuring quality standards are met, and helping the team achieve production goals safely and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, fulfillment, shipping, production, or team lead experience who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and helping teams succeed. At Pregis, we invest in our employees through hands-on training, development programs, and opportunities for advancement. Many of our leaders started in production roles and grew their careers within the organization.
What You'll Do:- As a Packaging Coordinator, you will help oversee day-to-day packaging operations while supporting production employees, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring customer orders are completed accurately and on time.
- Production & Packaging Coordination
- Coordinate daily packaging activities to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements
- Monitor workflow and staffing to ensure efficient packaging operations
- Verify materials, job specifications, and SAP information prior to and during production
- Help ensure packaging operations meet productivity, quality, and efficiency goals
- Support staffing coverage, break schedules, and workforce allocation throughout the shift
- Assist supervisors in meeting departmental goals and production targets
- Maintain a strong sense of urgency while balancing quality, safety, and performance expectations
- Quality & Customer Satisfaction
- Monitor packaging operations for defects and quality concerns
- Ensure customer specifications and quality standards are consistently met
- Perform and support hourly quality checks and inspections
- Identify, correct, and escalate non-conformance issues when necessary
- Partner with Quality Assurance and production leadership to maintain product quality
- Ensure proper documentation, pallet identification, and labeling accuracy
- Team Leadership & Communication
- Provide day-to-day guidance and support to packaging employees and temporary team members
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment
- Communicate production priorities clearly across departments and shifts
- Assist in training employees on packaging procedures, quality standards, and best practices
- Support employee development and reinforce standard operating procedures
- Facilitate smooth shift transitions through effective communication
- Safety & Continuous Improvement
- Support and enforce all company safety policies and PPE requirements
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Identify improvement opportunities related to productivity, quality, and workflow
- Assist with process improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices
- Troubleshoot operational and workflow issues in real time
- Support continuous improvement efforts across the department
What We're Looking For:- Experience in manufacturing, production, packaging, fulfillment, warehouse, distribution, or related operations
- Previous lead, coordinator, trainer, team lead, or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment
- Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to delegate tasks and support employees effectively
- Preferred Experience
- Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Packaging operations
- Production coordination
- Manufacturing leadership
- Fulfillment operations
- Warehouse operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Quality assurance
- Lean manufacturingSAP or similar production systems
- Production scheduling and workflow management
Physical Requirements:- Frequent standing throughout the shift
- Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds
- Occasional sitting, bending, and stooping
- Ability to work around moving machinery and production equipment
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts
- Work Environment
- Manufacturing production facility
- Exposure to moving equipment and machinery
- Indoor working environment
- Temperatures may exceed 90FHumidity levels may exceed 80%Noise levels may exceed 85 dBRequired use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Education & Experience:- High School Diploma or GED preferred 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, fulfillment, production, or related environments
- Previous leadership, coordinator, trainer, team lead, or supervisory experience preferred
- Comparable industry experience will also be considered
- Why Join Pregis?
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid training and development opportunities
- Career advancement pathways
- Stable and growing manufacturing environment
- Safety-focused culture
- Opportunity to develop leadership experience and advance within the organization
- Diversity and InclusionWe believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/InclusionWe offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.
Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.
