Packaging Operator

Packaging Operator


Company
Open Systems Technologies
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
21–26 an hour
Via
via ZipRecruiter

Job Description
Packaging Operator
Location-Onsite: Red Lion, PA

Shifts: 1st: 0545 - 1615 (Tue-Fri) 4x10 hour shifts

Job Summary:
The Packaging Operator will be responsible for the operations, line setup, and clean-up of all equipment and areas within the Packaging Operations environment.

This position will monitor the line to ensure continuous flow of materials to support the packaging plans. Specific activities include adherence to quality and safety procedures, as well as execution of work activities to meet daily packaging schedules and other business objectives such as improved yield and output efficiency.

Responsibilities
• Work under direct supervision to perform normal operating routines
• Perform packaging activities required to support packaging equipment running efficiently and within required timelines
• Perform visual inspection of product for 35 minute intervals with 35 minutes between inspection intervals.
• Monitor and retrieve required material to ensure packaging is running efficiently
• Perform packaging line clean-up and assist with set-up activities per the GMP compliance
standards
• Take a proactive approach to minimize equipment stoppage and idle time
• Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with applicable regulations, standard operating procedures and industry practice
• Adhere to all firm Quality System policies and procedures as applicable for functional area
• Understand the daily packaging schedule, as well as monitor scrap levels and equipment
performance. Address or escalate as required.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and firm Environmental, Health and Safety standards.
• Communicate events that may affect packaging schedule in a timely manner.
• Ensure fulfilment of on the job training requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to work cross functionally with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Facilities, Engineering, Materials Management and other business units.
• Participate in all required and appropriate training.
• Ability to work shifts and overtime as required.
• Additional tasks as required

Skills and Experience
Essential:
• Initial passing certification on training program required to comply with quality and regulatory

Requirements:
• Able to Communicate with team members to problem solve and resolve issues.

Desirable:
• Candidate must be able to be punctual, and professional ( professional corporate environment)
• Candidate must be able to grasp and learn in an expeditious manner.

Additional Information:
• *In this role contractors must follow correct PPE guidelines outlined by firm. This EXCLUDES: makeup, jewelry, nail polish/fake nails, and eyelash extensions.**

Vision Requirements: Must have 20/20 vision or greater, standard depth and color perception (cannot be color blind). Applicants can/should wear their prescription glasses for the exam which will be conducted onsite by the firm nurse.

Candidate MUST also have reliable transportation to work for their scheduled shift. Candidate must also be able to work occasional overtime (OT) shifts.

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