Packaging Technician

Local to Gainesville, GA: Contract with potential for extension or conversion to direct employee

Pay: $20/hr
Shift: 3rd shift is 10:30PM - 7:00AM or 2nd shift- -4:00PM to 2:00AM

In this position, the incumbent will be trained in the setup, operations, and troubleshooting of the equipment in the Packaging and Labeling areas.

Duties:

Primary duties will include documentation of work, provide direction, assistance, technical support, and maintain compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform duties associated with Packaging and Labeling processes, line set-up, inspection, counting, line clearance, changeover, reject/sampling processes, and verifications required in accordance with batch production records and in compliance with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) standards, all current safety standards and site procedures.
• Assist with all documentation review as directed by department management.
• Basic operation of Packaging and Labeling equipment and ensures all equipment, instruments and production materials are released and available for use. Look up and perform transactions within the electronic inventory management system.
• Oversees production processes, cleaning, and in-process batch quality checks per written procedures safely, consistently and effectively. Ensure Packaging and Labeling areas are cleaned/maintained and submit work orders as needed.
• Create and update standard operating procedures, conduct investigations, write deviation reports and complete assigned training to include general company procedures, area procedures, equipment operation, computer operation, safety, GMP, BPE, and other as needed.
• Assist in monitoring operating inventory supplies and order replenishments as needed. Assist with scheduling personnel, equipment, and production requirements.
• Support the Packaging Engineering group during projects/new technology transfer and assist with training of personnel.
• Supervise department as needed. Generate or collect new ideas about workplace and processes

Skills:

• Performs all Company business in accordance with all regulations (e.g., USDA, OSHA, EU, FDA, etc.) and Company policy and procedures. When violations are noted/observed they are to be immediately reported to management. Demonstrated high ethical and professional standards with all business contacts in order to maintain BIAHs excellent reputation in the community.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing function, acquaintance with and general understanding of aspects of the Packaging and Labeling process and ability to apply this knowledge to situations ordinarily encountered necessary.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Ability to read, interpret and conform to batch records, Quality and Safety requirements.
• Ability to operate applicable ERP system.
• Knows and follows safety rules, wears appropriate safety equipment and maintains proper safety practices at all times.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, including weekends.

Education: Requirements:

• High school diploma (or GED), plus minimum two (2) years of experience within a biological production or related manufacturing site.
• Basic computer skills with Word, Excel and Electronic Management Systems, basic Packaging and Labeling equipment knowledge and/or experience (i.e. labeler, case packing, line clearance, changeover, label components, printing devices), basic understanding of Packaging terminology.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!