Packaging Operator​/Materials Handler; 1st & 2nd Shifts

Overview

Packaging Operator/Materials Handler (1st & 2nd Shifts Available) – Smart Media

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• Promote a safety culture and adhere to all manufacturing safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Assist manufacturing with inspection, sorting, and bagging process for bulk product. Remove defects as needed (e.g., deformed, discolored, misshaped).
• Assist Senior Operators.
• Manage bulk product from clean room to the packaging area, sorting/stacking/cleaning trays to be returned to clean room as needed.
• Perform visual sorting and DE clumping of bulk product prior to packaging.
• Supply hoppers with bottles, caps, and other raw materials as needed.
• Provide bottle conveyor support for metal detection, capping, and induction sealing.
• Identify, retrieve, and inspect pallets; apply case labels as needed.
• Break down excess corrugate for baling.
• Communicate with manufacturing, quality, and operations staff to escalate product or equipment issues as needed.
• Assist in line clearance, cleaning and sanitization procedures as needed.
• Use basic hand tools.
• Work in a clean room environment.
• Set up and operate production machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Operate packaging equipment and keep the packaging area stocked with packing supplies.
• Follow proper safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

• Stand for extended periods of time.
• May involve repetitive/sustained stooping and bending.
• Controlled environment; requires wearing gowning and protective clothing over head, face, hands, feet, and body.
• Remove all makeup, jewelry, headwear, contact lenses, nail polish, artificial nails, and any loose or torn articles of clothing.
• Work around moving equipment and machinery in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• May work or be assigned to a different shift.
• Flexibility to work overtime (up to 10-hour days, availability after hours, on weekends and holidays) as needed.

Minimum Experience & Education

• High school diploma or GED required, or related work experience
• Prior manufacturing experience in a GMP environment preferred (food manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, etc.)
• 0 – 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced lean manufacturing environment preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Attention to detail
• Ability to take direction from leaders
• Follow Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) FDA and other regulatory requirements
• Able to read, write, and understand English proficiently
• Understand and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures for process rooms and manufacturing area
• Ensure GMP compliance in a regulated work environment
• Follow manufacturing processes and equipment procedures