Packaging Mechanic II Night Shift

Packaging Mechanic II

The Packaging Mechanic II will be responsible for the continuous functioning of various types of manufacturing packaging line systems and equipment within the Packaging and Manufacturing departments. The role will perform the setup of packaging equipment, routine maintenance, repair, minor electrical troubleshooting, and also partner with Engineering to install and commission new packaging lines.

Night Shift – 12-hour rotating schedule (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM) with alternating weekend shifts required.

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoot and repair all packaging line systems and equipment including vertical form and fill bagging machines, rotary cartoners, weigh scales, tapers and conveyors. Partner with Engineering to install and commission new packaging lines systems. Perform system modifications of the existing lines as needed.
• Repair of packaging equipment. This includes root cause analysis problem identification, referencing technical documentation, assessment of material requirements, requisition placement, and actual repair. Responsible for the replacement of parts.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure all packaging equipment functions properly as well as follow and execute the preventative maintenance schedules.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of work in the equipment logbooks, communications, and verbally to coworkers during shift hand offs
• Train team members on equipment issues to eliminate future occurrences.

Education:

• High School or GED - Required

Experience:

• 5 years or more in Packaging equipment or related manufacturing equipment

Required Skills:

• Data Entry
• Good Documentation Practices
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Machine Operation
• Package Testing
• Palletizing
• Teamwork
• Workplace Safety

About Us:

Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us at  Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.

Job Info:

• Job Identification 7817
• Job Category Manufacturing Product & Packaging Operations
• Locations 1 New England Avenue, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, US
• Job Schedule Full time