Packaging Operator - 2nd Shift

Job Details

Job Location:

Earth City, MO 63045

At Young Innovations, we foster a dynamic environment where team members make an impact every day as part of a collaborative, inclusive culture. Together, we serve the dental profession and their patients, united in our mission of achieving a Lifetime of Oral Health™.

We embrace diverse perspectives and encourage bold thinking, challenging traditional approaches with a bias for action. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills or grow your career, Young is here to support your goals and continuous learning. At Young, YOU are at the core of what we do.

The CVS Packaging Operator will be responsible for a wide variety of weighing, mixing, filling and packaging activities including weighing packaged materials, filling boxes, sealing packages.

This role reports directly into our Production Supervisor but partners with the Operations Manager, supply chain team, and operators.

• Count and hand pack individual boxes of finished product in an orderly and efficient manner.
• Organize packaged products into shipping boxes and then place on skids.
• Participate in inventory cycle counting and other physical duties as assigned.

• Read, follow, and complete work orders and additional documentation as required.
• Comply with internal quality system and general company policies.
• Able to follow procedures relating to proper storage and handling of chemicals, labels, and other packaging supplies.

• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives in production processes.
• Follow all written and verbal instructions and guidelines.
• Communicate and work effectively with team members to meet production goals and quotas.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude.
• Observe all safety guidelines and report concerns to management.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and equipment.

• You enjoy hands‑on work with different types of tools and machinery.
• You like working in a team‑oriented environment.

• Medium sized company – not too big, not too small – just enough to get things done and see your impact.
• Full medical, dental, vision, 401k, parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, and more.
• Ability to autonomously run existing equipment and learn new automated machinery.

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and one or more years’ related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, proof, type and handle all common clerical functions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.

This position operates in a manufacturing plant environment. The role routinely involves working around machinery, equipment, and moving mechanical parts. The facility may be subject to varying temperatures, loud noise levels, and airborne particles such as dust or chemical fumes, depending on the area of the plant. This role may require periods of standing, sitting, or walking throughout the workday. Occasional bending, lifting, or carrying items up to 50 pounds may be necessary.

Specific vision requirements include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, control, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk. Hearing requirements include being able to clearly hear and respond to audible alarms, production equipment, forklifts, and other machinery to maintain a safe work environment.

Individuals must be able to distinguish and understand verbal communication including instructions, safety warnings, and team discussions, sometimes in an environment with moderate to high background noise.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.