Technician II, Packaging

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Packaging Technician II is responsible for specific equipment operation and a variety of duties relating to the packing of manufactured products which include following packaging records and standard operating procedures.  In addition, this position will be responsible for basic trouble shooting, change overs, cleaning equipment and work areas, packaging and palletizing, labeling, in process inspection and other related packaging activities.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: 

• Effectively operate specific packaging equipment on the packaging lines at a high level.  Specific packaging equipment include Fillers, Labelers, Case Packer/Palletizer.
• Perform basic equipment troubleshooting on packaging equipment and work with the maintenance department to perform higher level equipment troubleshooting.
• Perform change overs on packaging equipment.
• Fine tune specific equipment during operation to maximize efficiency and quality during operation.
• Take ownership of equipment and work with maintenance to perform basic maintenance on equipment.
• Follow electronic batch record, enter oracle transactions and use proper documentation.
• Operate HMIs.
• Operate, drive and work effectively on all packaging lines and fine tunes processes.
• Ensure all product and components required for daily production are in the appropriate staging area in a timely manner to ensure availability before production begins.
• Ensure any remaining product/components are returned back to inventory once a project is completed.
• Perform quality checks on labels and codes. If defects are found notify lead/supervisor immediately. Change labels as needed.
• Inspect finished product continually through process to identify defects.
• Clean and maintain processing rooms and equipment.
• Package finished product in boxes in a timely manner.
• Follow established department GMP’s, SOP’s and batch records.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills:

• Experienced in line changeovers, operating fillers, labelers, case packer and palletizers
• Experienced in fine tuning equipment to perform at a level of efficiency and quality.

• Ability to manually handle packaging product in a quickly and timely manner
• Ability to document and use an electronic batch record
• Ability to apply basic math skills required to control inventory
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations
• Ability to understand, speak, read and write in the English language
• Basic computer skills

Experience:

• 1-year experience in a fast-paced packaging environment
• Experience working/participating in a team-based environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent