Packing Associate

Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands - Rotor Riot, Fat Shark, Rotor Lab and - coming soon - Upgrade Energy - are some of the most respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e-commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community.

We’re expanding into enterprise and defense - bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we’re solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance.

If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you’ll feel right at home here.

 

You in This Role

You’re hands-on, detail-oriented, and take pride in getting things done right. As a Packaging Associate, you’ll play an important role in preparing UMAC products for shipment, making sure items are packaged correctly, labeled accurately, and ready to reach customers on time. You’re dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where quality, accuracy, and teamwork matter.

What You’ll Bring

Attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to quality. Ability to follow work instructions, verify product information, package items accurately, and meet daily production expectations. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Required:

• Reliable transportation to travel between different company facilities as needed

• Ability to perform hands-on, repetitive tasks

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Basic reading, counting, and math skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Reliable attendance and punctuality

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or move materials as required

Preferred:

• High school diploma or GED

• Previous packaging, warehouse, manufacturing, fulfillment, or production experience

• Experience verifying product quantities, labels, or order information

• Familiarity with inventory procedures and shipping documentation

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in a growing U.S.-based drone technology and manufacturing company

• The opportunity to support products used in real-world drone operations

• Stable, consistent work with clear expectations and measurable goals

• Experience with packaging, quality checks, inventory handling, and shipment preparation

• Opportunities to develop new skills within warehouse and production operations

• A team culture that values accountability, teamwork, and doing things right the first time

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role is performed in a warehouse or manufacturing environment and requires attention to detail, organization, and the ability to meet daily packaging goals. The work may involve repetitive movements, standing for extended periods, handling packaging materials, and working around other warehouse or production activities.

Physical and environmental requirements include:

• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods

• Ability to use hands and fingers to package, label, and organize products

• Ability to visually inspect products, packaging, and labels for accuracy

• Ability to lift and move materials as required, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet daily production expectations

• Ability to maintain an organized and safe work area

• Ability and willingness to follow all established safety, quality, and inventory procedures

All employees are required to follow established safety and quality procedures and immediately report damaged products, packaging issues, or other concerns to their supervisor.

Unusual Machines is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Compensation – $24.00

Benefits

• Equity 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Daily Catered Lunches

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Unusual Machines participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Candidates must be a US Citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for employment