Operator - 1st Shift

Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility

Picture this:
You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You are part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.

At Tekni Plex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, Tekni Plex Healthcare and Tekni Plex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.

Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.

Because at Tekni Plex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next.

Tekni Plex Healthcare is a respected business partner that specializes in the manufacturing of medical and pharmaceutical packaging for companies around the world. We aim to deliver better patient outcomes by manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduced pain, faster healing, and safer drug delivery. We are currently hiring for an Operator I – 1st Shift teammate located in Ridgefield, NJ.

The pay rate for this union position is $22.14.

• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures, including the proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with all safety requirements.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and other machine safety requirements when servicing or cleaning equipment.
• Follow all documented work instructions, standard operating procedures, and shop pack requirements.
• Monitor equipment operation in accordance with documented production requirements.
• Accurately record production data and operational information on production reports and shop pack documentation.
• Assemble and prepare packaging materials and labels and oversee the filling of finished goods to specified weights and quality standards.
• Perform routine in-process quality checks at designated intervals to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Safely disassemble, inspect, clean, reassemble, and prepare processing equipment for operation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment through proper housekeeping practices.
• Ensure proper labeling, collection, and handling of production and quality samples.
• Maintain safety, quality, and efficiency while minimizing scrap and maximizing equipment uptime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic production line and equipment issues as needed.
• Report safety, quality, equipment, or production concerns promptly to supervision or maintenance personnel.
• Participate in shift handoffs and communicate production status, issues, and priorities effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate flexibility in supporting different production areas as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years previous quality assurance experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions in English, including safety procedures, cleaning requirements, special instructions, and production documentation.
• Perform basic mathematical…