Packaging Machine Operator $18.50/HR - URGENT HIRING

Packaging Machine Operator

This role operates and monitors automated packaging line equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment, ensuring products are packaged accurately, safely, and in compliance with established procedures and cGMP standards. The Packaging Machine Operator performs a variety of hands-on tasks, maintains accurate documentation, supports equipment troubleshooting, and contributes to continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate and closely monitor packaging line equipment to ensure consistent, efficient, and safe production.
• Perform manual packaging tasks such as hand cartoning or packing, labeling, palletizing, cleanup, and hopper filling.
• Assist with line clearances between batches and during product changeovers, following cleanup sheet directions and documented procedures.
• Support the troubleshooting of equipment and process issues by identifying problems and assisting in their resolution.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and error-free records, including Line Packaging Records (LPR) and other required documentation.
• Follow production documents, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) at all times.
• Monitor operations for deviations, quality risks, or mechanical problems, and promptly escalate issues as needed.
• Identify and suggest improvements in safety, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and strictly adhere to department safety rules and guidelines.
• Attend scheduled trainings and complete all required annual training to remain current with procedures and compliance requirements.
• Perform duties in other work areas or on other lines as needed to support overall production needs.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing operations or packaging, preferably in a GMP-regulated facility.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment for cleaning, setup, or troubleshooting.
• Basic reading comprehension skills to follow technical instructions, SOPs, and production documents.
• Basic math skills to perform LPR calculations and other production-related measurements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift materials up to 35 lbs. as needed.
• Ability and willingness to wear required personal protective equipment, including white zone gowning and various respirators (½ face, 3M hood, full face, dust mask).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical production is preferred.
• Experience working in a GMP facility is preferred.
• Computer skills for basic data entry, documentation, or system interaction are preferred.

Why Work Here?

You will join a regulated manufacturing environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The organization provides structured training, clear procedures, and opportunities to build technical skills on modern packaging equipment. You can expect a collaborative team atmosphere where communication, reliability, and attention to detail are appreciated and recognized.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility with a focus on packaging operations and adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). You will work around automated and mechanical packaging equipment, perform both machine operation and manual tasks such as cartoning, labeling, palletizing, and cleanup. The position follows a weekday schedule, including morning shifts (for example, Monday through Wednesday mornings), with the potential for additional hours as production needs require. The environment requires consistent use of personal protective equipment, including white zone gowning and various respirators (½ face, 3M hood, full face, dust mask), to maintain safety and product integrity. Work involves standing for extended periods, handling materials up to 35 lbs., and moving between different work areas or lines as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cincinnati, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.