Packaging Technician - 12hr Day Shift - Weekends

Packaging Technician – Opella

Opella simplifies self‑care for real people. As a Packaging Technician you help turn ideas into products that reach hands and homes. You’ll support precision, consistency, and accountability in our self‑care revolution.

• Operate and maintain production lines, ensuring safety, quality and output.
• Troubleshoot issues and propose smarter, simpler ways to keep equipment running.
• Receive training and take early ownership to build your skills and confidence.
• Support sustainability goals by protecting people and the planet.
• Collaborate with a team that is radically simple, supportive and outcome‑focused.
• Use tools to efficiently disassemble and reassemble machinery as needed.
• Prepare packaging lines for various products, ensuring components and equipment are set up correctly.
• Provide packaging supplies and bulk products as required to maintain smooth operations.
• Monitor product quality and reject any materials or packages not meeting FDA‑cGMP standards.
• Document and maintain proper fill levels according to product specifications.
• Operate packaging lines following Set‑Up Sheets, SPIs (Standard Packaging Instructions), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and other procedures.
• Ensure a safe work environment, report hazards, and continuously develop your skills to comply with FDA and cGMP requirements.

This is a 12‑hour day shift position. Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 6:30am – 7:00pm.

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: Manufacturing or production experience, including operating high‑speed packaging or assembly equipment, start‑ups, shutdowns, and changeovers.

Technical

Competencies:

Proficiency in operating various packaging machinery and tools, including electric and manual lift trucks, tape machines, fillers, cappers, labelers, and bundlers.

Physical Ability: Capable of lifting 25–60 pounds, standing or walking for extended periods, demonstrating excellent coordination, manual dexterity, and mechanical aptitude.

Special Requirements: Must comply with dress code regulations, be willing to undergo necessary training, and work in conditions with exposure to product, dust, grease, and machinery hazards.

The hourly rate for this position starts at $20.62. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs.

North America applicants only.

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.