Packaging Operator

Position Summary:

Essential Functions and Basic Duties:

• Work on a packaging line that bottles manufactured product, then cottons, caps, labels, seals, and bands the bottles.
• Review bottles for accuracy and box bottles.
• Verify proper counts, labels, and lot numbers for packaged product.
• Verify labels are properly positioned with no wrinkles.
• Work with Quality Assurance Department to verify all proper procedures have been followed.
• Request materials for the packaging area as needed.
• Complete batch and other paperwork as needed.
• Create shipping labels as needed.
• Perform all duties according to written Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s).
• Keep a clean and neat work area.
• Remove trash and sweep or clean as needed.
• Follow cleaning SOP’s.
• Other related duties as required.

Education / Certifications:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Required Knowledge:

• Good organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Experience Required:

• For this role, no prior experience is required. We believe that having a good attitude, a willingness to learn, and the courage to ask questions are the key factors to succeed in this position. We understand that everyone starts somewhere, and we are more interested in your potential and enthusiasm rather than your previous experience.

Skills / Abilities:

• Able to follow standard operation procedures (GMP’s, SOP’s and Batch Records).
• Able to follow directions and communicate information (written and verbal).
• Able to use basic math calculations (add, subtract, multiply, and divide); operate a calculator.
• Able to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
• Works and partners with others in a positive team environment.

Physical Activities and Requirements of this Position:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Finger and Hand Dexterity:

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms above/below shoulder.

Talking:

• Be able to communicate effectively and accurately with your team and supervisor to ensure manufacturing safety and SOP’s are being followed.
• Average Hearing: Can hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

Repetitive Motions:

• Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, elbows, and/or fingers.

Average Visual Abilities:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Physical Strength:

• The employee is required to regularly stoop, kneel, crouch, and stand, walk for long periods.
• Must be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
• Will be required to climb ladders and use balance.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment while wearing appropriate PPE including but not limited to laboratory coats, lab glasses, gloves, pants, hair and beard nets, and close toed shoes at all times. 
• Works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

Career Path:

Packaging Lead