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Opella · 2 days ago

Packaging Technician - 2nd Shift

Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$19.63/hr - $20.63/hr

Opella is a global leader in the Over-The-Counter and Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements market, dedicated to making self-care simple for consumers worldwide. The Packaging Technician will ensure the efficient operation of packaging machinery, handling tasks such as equipment setup, maintenance, and monitoring product quality to meet FDA standards.

Health CarePersonal HealthRetail

Responsibilities

Use tools to efficiently disassemble and reassemble machinery as needed

Prepare packaging lines for various products, ensuring components and equipment are set up correctly

Provide packaging supplies and bulk products as required to maintain smooth operations

Monitor product quality and reject any materials or packages not meeting FDA-cGMP standards

Document and maintain proper fill levels according to product specifications

Operate packaging lines following Set-Up Sheets, SPIs (Standard Packaging Instructions), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and other procedures

Ensure a safe work environment, report any hazards, and continuously develop your skills to comply with FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements

Qualification

Packaging machinery operationFDA-cGMP complianceLean Six Sigma CertificationProduction Automation SystemsMechanical aptitudeManual dexterityTeam collaboration

Required

You must have a High School Diploma or GED

Experience in manufacturing, production, including operating high-speed packaging or assembly equipment, start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers

You should be proficient in operating various packaging machinery and tools, including electric and manual lift trucks, tape machines, and equipment like fillers, cappers, labelers, and bundlers

You must be capable of lifting 25-60 pounds, standing or walking for extended periods, and demonstrating exceptional coordination, manual dexterity, and mechanical aptitude

You are required to comply with dress code regulations, be willing to undergo necessary training, and work in conditions with exposure to product, dust, grease, and packing machinery hazards

You need to complete the required pre-employment testing

Preferred

Additional qualifications such as Lean Six Sigma Certification, previous pharmaceutical experience, and familiarity with Production Automation Systems like SAP are desirable