Packer

Packer


Company
FRENCH CONNECTION
Location
Jamaica, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
15.25 an hour
Via
ZipRecruiter

Job Description
French Connection USA, a global retailer established since 1972, seeks a Warehouse Packer to join its Distribution and Logistics team.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Packer is Union Position. The ideal candidate is a dependable, energetic team player with exceptional time management and organization skills, seeking a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Complete shipments by processing and loading orders
• Prepare and process requests and supply orders; pull materials; pack boxes; place completed orders in delivery area
• Provide quality service in accordance with company standards
• Data entry, document organization and daily reporting
• Maintain safe and clean work environments, including shipping supply area, pallet area, merchandise shelving and workstations
• Perform periodic equipment maintenance

Requirements
• Ability to lift (60) pounds without assistance
• Knowledge of UPS WorldShip and Fed Ex a plus
• Familiarity with radio frequency (RF) scanner equipment preferred
• Understanding of Inventory Control Process
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Our Union employees enjoy a competitive benefits package including 100% employer paid health benefits and Pension plan contributions. There are regularly opportunities for overtime based on (8) hour work day.

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Q What is the federal minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in the United States as of 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor sets the federal minimum wage at $7.25 per hour for cleaning staff positions as of January 1, 2026. Employers must pay 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Twenty-seven states enforce higher minimums including $16.50 per hour in Washington state effective January 1, 2026.
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The U.S. Department of Labor requires cleaning staff to receive overtime pay after 40 hours in a workweek as of 2026. Full-time employees qualify for up to 12 weeks of unpaid Family and Medical Leave after 12 months of employment and 1,250 hours worked. No federal paid sick leave mandate exists but 14 states require at least 40 hours of paid sick leave annually starting January 1, 2026.
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The U.S. Department of Labor lists no formal education requirement for cleaning staff positions as of 2026. Most employers accept applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent and 0-6 months of prior experience. Background checks are mandatory for 78 percent of janitorial contracts under federal facility standards.
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Applicants must submit Form I-9 employment eligibility verification and a valid Social Security card to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as of 2026. A state-issued photo ID and proof of address dated within 30 days are also required for most federal contractor positions. No application fee is permitted under DOL rules.
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