Production Packaging Associate, 2nd Shift

Location: Columbus, OH 43217
Pay Rate:$20.00/hour, $18.00 base rate plus $2.00/hour shift differential
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Training: One week, Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, primarily classroom-based
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Openings: 2
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Start Your Career in Manufacturing

Our client is hiring Production Packaging Associates to join its Columbus manufacturing team. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity offering consistent Monday through Friday hours, hands-on manufacturing experience, and the opportunity to develop valuable production, packaging, and machine operation skills.

If you are dependable, detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and enjoy working as part of a team, this could be an excellent opportunity to build your career in a regulated manufacturing environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Depending on production needs, associates may be assigned to one of three areas:

Decommissioning

• Scan product barcodes for decommissioning.

• Remove caps and prepare product for disposal or additional processing.

• Perform entry-level production and material-handling activities.

• Follow established procedures for product handling and documentation.

Pack Out

• Fill cartons with finished product.

• Ensure labels and packaging materials meet required standards.

• Confirm sterilization information and required production data.

• Operate or feed cartons through taping equipment.

• Stack completed cartons onto pallets for shipment.

• Inspect packaging for accuracy and quality.

Filler / Machine Support

• Monitor production and filling equipment during operation.

• Observe equipment and identify potential production issues.

• Remove empty or improperly positioned items as needed.

• Stop equipment when jams or other issues occur and follow escalation procedures.

• Assist machine operators with production activities and minor troubleshooting.

Additional Responsibilities

• Stage preapproved packaging materials and equipment for production runs.

• Assist with operating packaging equipment, including minor troubleshooting.

• Follow escalation procedures when troubleshooting efforts do not resolve equipment issues.

• Repackage raw materials into finished products according to established packaging specifications and quality standards.

• Work alongside Packaging Machine Operators when maintenance support is required.

• Assist with production room and equipment cleaning and sanitation.

• Participate fully in packaging, compliance, safety, and operations training.

• Follow all cGMP requirements, safety regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures, SOPs.

• Accurately complete required compliance and production documentation.

• Maintain clean and organized production areas throughout the shift.

• Work collaboratively with production, operations, and quality teams to achieve production and quality goals.

• Report production or quality issues that could prevent the team from meeting operational goals.

• Identify potential production and quality concerns and escalate them appropriately.

• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English for the purpose of understanding instructions, product descriptions, labels, production documents, and compliance requirements.

• Ability to stand for approximately 8 to 12 hours.

• Ability to lift, handle, push, and move items averaging approximately 25 pounds and up to 35 pounds.

• Good manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive hands-on production tasks.

• Basic mathematical skills.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to accurately complete production and compliance documentation.

• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and exercise good judgment.

• Ability to identify production and quality issues within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively in a team-based environment.

• Dependable attendance and the ability to maintain appropriate attendance standards.

Preferred Experience

• Previous assembly, packaging, manufacturing, warehouse, machine operation, or production line experience is preferred.

• Experience working in a quality-focused or regulated manufacturing environment is a plus.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

This is a compliance-critical position responsible for supporting packaging activities, equipment sanitation, preparation of packaging and product materials, and packing finished products for shipment.

Team members are expected to follow all safety, quality, corporate, and regulatory requirements at all times. Any condition believed to be hazardous or unsafe must be immediately reported to a supervisor.

Why Apply?

• $20.00/hour, including the 2nd shift differential

• Monday through Friday schedule

• Temp-to-hire opportunity

• Consistent 2nd shift hours

• Hands-on manufacturing and production experience

• Opportunity to develop packaging and machine operation skills

• Work as part of a quality-focused production team

Apply today if you're ready to bring your reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork to a growing manufacturing operation in Columbus!

Throughout the past 35+ years, MMC, one of the most trusted names in workforce management services, has successfully delivered strategic solutions to large and small businesses in numerous industries.

We have built our reputation on partnering with our clients and candidates to achieve the desired results. Our recruiting professionals have extensive experience matching the right candidate, to the right client, for the right position. We provide the best opportunities to the most talented candidates in a multitude of industries.

MMC is a privately owned business with corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas. With 2,000+ employees, working in 40+ states, MMC is able to support all United States locations, and some international locations.

We appreciate your interest in reviewing this particular position and we encourage you to visit our website where you can always search and apply for opportunities at www.mmcgrp.com

Benefits with MMC Group
MMC offers health insurance plans for our active candidates on assignment, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits

Join MMC and enjoy the support of a team that values your well-being, both on and off the job!

MMC strives to ensure all job postings confirm details of the position, the rate of pay, and acknowledge that medical benefits are offered.

Get started on your career journey today! Apply to become a part of the MMC Team!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.