Packaging Operator/Materials Handler (1st & 2nd Shifts Available)

*English communication is required*

As a Packaging Line Operator/Materials Handler , you would be responsible for working in a variety of functions within the Granules Consumer Health manufacturing area, such as stacking/sorting/distributing bulk product and material, hand palletizing, sorting product, and raw material management (bottles, caps,), on our oral solid dosage pharmaceutical packaging line.

Training will be provided

Pay: $18.00/hour, Monday - Friday, must have flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed

Hiring for 1st shift (7:00am - 3:30pm) and 2nd shift (3:00p - 11:30pm)

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Responsible at all times for promoting a safety culture and awareness within their area. Support and adhere to all manufacturing safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Assist manufacturing with inspection, sorting, and bagging process for bulk product. Remove defects as needed (i.e., deformed, discolored, misshaped, etc.).
• Assist Senior Operators .
• Management of bulk product from clean room to the packaging area, sorting/stacking/cleaning trays to be returned to clean room as needed.
• Visual sorting and DE clumping of bulk product prior to packaging process.
• Supplying hoppers with bottles, caps and other raw materials as needed.
• Supply bottle conveyor for metal detection, capping, and induction sealing.
• Identify, retrieve, and inspect pallets, apply case labels as needed.
• Break down of excess corrugate for bailing.
• Proper communications protocol with all manufacturing, quality, and other operations staff to communicate and escalate product or equipment issues as needed.
• Assist in line clearance, cleaning and sanitization procedures as needed.
• Use basic hand tools.
• Required to work in a clean room environment.
• Sets up and operates a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Operate packaging equipment
• Keep packaging area stocked with packing supplies.
• Follow proper safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Stand for extended periods of time.
• May be required: repetitive/sustained stooping and bending frequently.
• Controlled environment; requires wearing special gowning and protective clothing over head, face, hands, feet, and body.
• Will need to remove all make-up, jewelry, headwear, contact lenses, nail polish, artificial nails, and any other loose or torn articles of clothing.
• Work around moving equipment and machinery in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• May work or be assigned to a different shift.
• Must have flexibility to work overtime (up to 10-hour days, availability after hours, on weekends and holidays) as needed.

Minimum Experience & Education required:

• High school diploma or GED required OR related work experience
• Prior manufacturing experience in a GMP environment preferred (food manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, etc.)
• 0 – 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced lean manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Attention to detail
• Must be able to take direction from leaders
• Follow Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English proficiently.
• Understand and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures for process rooms and manufacturing area.
• Ensure GMP compliance in a regulated work environment.
• Follow Manufacturing processes and equipment procedures.