Packaging Technician - 3rd Shift

Job in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, 37450, USA

Listing for: (1023) Chattem, Inc

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-17

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Packaging Engineer, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line, Machine Operator

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20.62 - 26 USD Hourly USD 20.62 26.00 HOUR

Job Summary

Packaging Technician – Opella Consumer Healthcare. Join a team that turns ideas into products that reach hands and homes while supporting our sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

Operate and maintain production lines to ensure safety, quality, and output.
Troubleshoot equipment and propose simpler, smarter solutions.
Use tools to disassemble and reassemble machinery as needed.
Prepare packaging lines for various products, ensuring all components are correctly set up.
Provide packaging supplies and bulk products to maintain smooth operations.
Monitor product quality and reject any materials or packages that do not meet FDA‑cGMP standards.
Document and maintain proper fill levels according to product specifications.
Operate lines following Set‑Up Sheets, SPIs, SOPs, and other procedures.
Ensure a safe work environment, report hazards, and continuously develop skills to comply with FDA and cGMP requirements.
Collaborate with a supportive, outcome‑focused team.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience in manufacturing or production, including operating high‑speed packaging or assembly equipment, start‑ups, shutdowns, and changeovers.

Proficiency in operating various packaging machinery and tools, such as lift trucks, tape machines, fillers, cappers, labelers, and bundlers.

Physical ability to lift 25–60 pounds, stand or walk for extended periods, and demonstrate coordination, manual dexterity, and mechanical aptitude.

Willingness to comply with dress code regulations, undergo required training, and work in environments with exposure to product, dust, grease, and machinery hazards.

Compensation & Benefits

The hourly rate starts at $20.62. Compensation is commensurate with experience, and employees may be eligible to participate in company benefit programs.

Equal Opportunity

Opella values diversity in all its forms and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can belong and excel. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

About Opella

Opella is a self‑care challenger with a broad portfolio in the OTC and VMS markets worldwide. Our mission is to bring health to people’s hands by making self‑care simple. We are a globally certified B Corp and are actively working toward a healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at

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