Packaging Operator

Job Title: Operator I

Shift: M-Th 8pm-6:30am with two 30 minute breaks

Orientation: 1-2 day 8AM orientation before starting on their correct shift

Temp to perm: After 150 days on assignment possibly to convert to perm based on openings and performance

Contract: 6 months 
Note:

**Accepting candidates that have high school diploma or GED. Workers must be willing to stand for duration of assignment and bend. Workers are not operating a forklift.

**Workers may be working in the packaging or manufacturing areas. Most of the work will be in packing. Packing consist of taking the pills and getting them into the packages. They may be filling bottles, working with the machine’s that put the pills into the container. In manufacturing, workers will be mixing, going up small ladders up to 6 feet and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Position Requirements

• Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered. Preferably previous pharmaceutical manufacturing or packaging experience.

Education/Certification/Experience:

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer previous experience in a manufacturing environment within pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food processing industries.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Ability to receive instruction and follow directions.
• Ability to interact positively with co-workers and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow cGMP and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to maintain 100% compliance in all SOP, cGMP, EHS and other training curriculum as assigned.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot manufacturing/packaging equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Constant:

• Standing for extended periods of time at work station or equipment.

• Walking to move short distances quickly and frequently.

Frequent:

• Stooping, Kneeling and/or Crouching – bending body, spine and/or legs.

• Twisting/Reaching – turning at waist and extending hands and/or arms in any direction.

Occasional:

• Sitting for extended periods of time at work station or mobile equipment.

• Climbing – use of feet, legs, hands and/or arms to ascend or descend.

• Pushing and/or Pulling – using upper extremities to exert force.

• Repetitive Motions - frequent motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

• Lifting – raising from lower to upper and/or moving objects horizontally – from 25 lbs, up to 50 lbs. and more than 50 lbs (with assistance)

Visual Acuity:

• Perform activities such as computer work, preparing and analyzing data, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection), using measurement devices and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at a distance close to the eyes