Packaging Technician I - 2nd Shift

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The Packaging Technician assembles and packages diagnostic test kits used in the food safety industry according to Standard Operating Procedures ensuring accuracy and quality throughout the process.
2nd Shift

Schedule:

M-Thurs 3:00pm-1:30am

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assembles diagnostic test kits Labels components

Completes production paperwork

Performs final inspections, weights, and counts of items to ensure they meet production standards

Maintains general cleanliness and organization of physical areas responsible forMay work at different stations as production needs require

Perform tasks according to the appropriate Standard Manufacturing Procedure (SMP) or Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Follow International Organization for Standardization (ISO) guidelines in the manufacture of all reagents

Use good manufacturing procedures (GMP) and good documentation practices (GDP) in the manufacture of all reagents

Maintains the general cleanliness and organization of work areas using lean processes and 5SAdheres to any and all safety rules and regulations, including personal protective equipment, proper use of equipment, proper disposal of any and all materials etc.

Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time, while maintaining attention to detail

Maintains equipment and facilities

Dispenses bulk solutions through the use of semi-automated equipment.

Assist in physical inventories as required

Aid in supply management

Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor and/or manager

Comply with and promote all corporate handbook policies

Comply with, promote and strive to achieve all corporate and departmental goals

Comply with, promote and strive to achieve all productivity, quality, and behavior expectations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience:

High school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

A minimum tenure of 1 year in the Packaging Assistant I position is required to be met before consideration for promotion to the next position level:
Packaging Assistant II.Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s and calculate percent. Ability to perform these calculations using units of American weight and measurement.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to read, write and speak simple sentences in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural documents.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors or airborne particles, and potentially hazardous chemicals, utilizing…