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Opella · 1 day ago

Packaging Technician - 3rd 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 (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market. As a Packaging Technician, you will ensure the efficient operation of packaging machinery and maintain product quality while adhering to safety and regulatory 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

High School Diploma or GED

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

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

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

Comply with dress code regulations

Willing to undergo necessary training

Work in conditions with exposure to product, dust, grease, and packing machinery hazards

Complete the required pre-employment testing