Production Operator

About the Organization For more than 125 years, Mentholatum has been creating and improving pharmaceutical, healthcare, and cosmetic products for consumers around the world. From back pain and toothaches to dry skin and chapped lips, Mentholatum provides some of the industry's top products for personal healthcare and wellness. Our focus on customer relations and consumer satisfaction has helped us to reach our status as a global leader in the business of personal care.

As our business continues to grow, so does our need for top talent to become part of our winning team today.

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EOE Statement To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at TMC will be made based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TMC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race (including hair texture and hairstyles and other traits historically associated with race), color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, self-identified or perceived sex, gender expression, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, military status, marital status, familial status, citizenship or immigration status, predisposing genetic characteristics, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This policy extends to all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, demotions, compensation and benefits administration, participation in Company-sponsored training, education and social programs, layoffs, recalls, and terminations.

Category Production

Rate of Pay: $18-$24 per hour

2nd Shift Differential: 8%

3rd Shift Differential: 10%

Basic Purpose

Responsible for contributing and acting as a team member for the operation of automated and manual packaging equipment while following cGMP and SOP requirements.

• Perform manual packaging functions such as hand packing products into shipping cases, loading finished goods onto pallets or conveyors, and assembling component parts into finished goods as per packaging instructions. Load and supply materials to machines. Adhere to all cGMP’s and Company SOP’s.
• Act as a team member on production lines by following the direction of the Line Operator. Maintain Quality standards while working on production lines. Keep up with machine speeds to achieve productivity targets. Inspect work-in-progress to ensure quality standards are met. Promote and follow Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Maintain a neat, clean and safe work area, following Lean 5S procedures.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to safely and efficiently work as a team member on filling and packaging lines.
• Excellent observation skills to recognize quality defects.
• Ability to handle weights up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work overtime - as needed.
• Ability to meet physical requirements when performing job duties such as sitting, standing, walking, lifting, climbing, carrying, reaching, crouching, etc.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Various Shifts

Compensation

Position Packaging Associate

Close Date

Post Internal Days 7

Number of Openings 7

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Req Number PRO-26-00002

Open Date 8/7/2026

Location The Mentholatum Company

This position is currently accepting applications.

Packaging Engineer-Revised July 2024 in Orchard Park, New York
Posted on: 7/7/2026

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