Packaging Operator- Manufacturing

Packaging Operator

Required Education: High School diploma or relevant experience preferred

Required Experience: Experience working in a regulated environment preferred Experience working in a repetitive manufacturing or packaging environment preferred Experience maintaining accurate manual and electronic records and logs preferred

Tech Skills: Ability to read and write in English and analyze and evaluate charts Ability to follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic Basic proficiency with personal computers and Windows environment Familiarity with computers and general business software Ability to operate packaging and production equipment Ability to use weighing scales hand filling equipment integrated fill lines bagging equipment and shrink wrap equipment

Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail Good documentation practices Effective communication skills Ability to manage frequent assignment changes Ability to use independent judgment for planning decision making troubleshooting and problem solving Ability to work effectively in a team environment Ability to work a flexible schedule including static or rotating shifts and overtime

Responsibilities: Label inspect and package final container products using manual and automated packaging systems Operate equipment used to package materials or products into containers Perform packaging tasks including labeling products operating small production equipment counting and sorting items and forming or breaking down boxes Package materials according to standard manufacturing procedures and standard operating procedures Set up clean and document packaging equipment and processes Fill assemble label and inspect products under direct supervision Weigh materials according to established procedures and weight tolerances Maintain accurate and complete documentation of packaging operations Communicate product or process status between shifts through verbal and written status reports Set up operate and clean production equipment including weighing scales hand filling equipment integrated fill lines bagging equipment and shrink wrap equipment Follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices Follow client housekeeping policies and procedures Follow client safety policies and procedures Work overtime as required to meet client business requirements Perform other duties as required

Physical Demands: Stand for long periods of time Safety shoes required Perform repetitive work for extended periods Perform manual packaging and production activities