Packaging Operator I - 2nd Shift or Weekend Warrior PM

Jost Chemical Co
  • Saint Louis, MO
    15 days ago

    Job Description

    We are currently seeking enthusiastic and qualified candidates to fill an important position that will contribute significantly to our team's success. This role offers a chance to leverage your skills, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact within our company. If you are looking for a new challenge and have a passion for excellence, we encourage you to apply and explore this opportunity to advance your career with us.

    About the Role

    We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Packaging Operator to join our GMP-regulated manufacturing team operating under Q7A quality standards. This role supports routine packaging operations for dry and liquid chemical products, following well-established procedures and documentation requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and committed to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

    Key Responsibilities

    Packaging Operations

    • Perform routine packaging of dry and liquid chemicals for storage or transport following established SOPs and Batch Records.

    • Operate, monitor, and adjust packaging machinery including starting, stopping, clearing jams, and making minor adjustments for product size or flow.

    • Observe machine performance to ensure quality and conformity to standards.

    • Prepare products and materials for continuous, efficient packaging operations.

    • Stock and organize packaging materials; maintain clean and orderly workstations.

    Quality & Documentation

    • Document procedures, equipment verifications, and packaging activities accurately in Batch Records.

    • Inspect and remove defective products or materials; separate and record rejected items.

    • Test, evaluate, and verify product weight and measurements to meet quality standards.

    • Label finished products and complete all required documentation for packaged items.

    • Count and record finished and rejected units.

    Material Handling & Equipment Care

    • Palletize finished goods or pack products into cartons/containers.

    • Secure packaged items by hand tying, attaching fasteners, or sewing.

    • Clean, assemble, and perform minor repairs on equipment using hand tools.

    • Safely operate hand trucks and forklifts.

    Safety & Compliance

    • Follow all safety procedures including PPE use, gowning, housekeeping, workplace organization, and cleaning requirements.

    • Maintain compliance with safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.

    • Support continuous improvement and any additional tasks assigned by Management.

    Qualifications

    Education:

    • High school diploma or GED required.

    Knowledge:

    • Basic math and English comprehension.

    • Basic understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and manufacturing methods.

    • Knowledge of safety, health, environmental rules, policies, and procedures.

    Skills:

    • Troubleshooting and product inspection.

    • Operation control and monitoring.

    • Equipment maintenance and light mechanical repair.

    • Material resource management.

    Physical & Functional Requirements

    Applicants must be able to perform the following essential physical tasks:

    • Work in extreme temperatures, including heat up to 120°F.

    • Lift up to 55 pounds safely and repeatedly.

    • Drive a forklift safely and efficiently.

    • Pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and physical capabilities test.

    • Pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator per SOPs.

    • Squat to touch the floor 10 times unassisted.

    • Graduated lift of 55 lbs from 4" to 57".

    • Stack multiple 40-55 lb bags within 10 minutes.

    • Push at least 102 lbs from any height; pull ~100 lbs at 36".

    • Climb a vertical ladder (15 rungs; repeated sequences).

    • Lift 30 lbs overhead for 1 repetition.

    • Perform scraping simulation of 20 lbs (clockwise/counter-clockwise) for 2 minutes at 18" height.

    • Simulate valve opening/closing at 60" height.

    • Maneuver 185 lbs from floor to 4" height once.

    Why Join Us?

    • Work in a high-quality, safety-focused, GMP environment.

    • Hands-on work with room to grow skills in manufacturing and packaging operations.

    • Competitive pay and benefits (add details if available).

    2nd Shift - 2:30pm - 11:00pm

    or

    Weekend Warrior PM - Every weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday with an option to choose another day of the week (12 hour shifts) 6:30pm - 7:00am

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSaint Louis, MO

    Skills

    • Clothes Makingunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
    • Hand Toolsunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Methodsunmatched
    • Materials Managementunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Mechanical Maintenanceunmatched
    • Operational Controlunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Product Flowunmatched
    • Product Packagingunmatched
    • Product Testingunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Resource Managementunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Simulationunmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • Testingunmatched

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