Packaging Technician - Day Shift
$50,960,000–$50,960,000 year
On-siteCastile, New York, United States
Job Summary
Operate state-of-the-art fully automated toothpaste packaging lines at speeds up to 450 tubes per minute, handling packaging materials and finished goods while maintaining equipment cleanliness. Perform autonomous and preventive maintenance activities, conduct inventories of materials, and execute frequent quality checks with accurate documentation on computerized systems. Manage materials from receipt to final product via SAP transactions, identify root causes for process improvements, and search for cost savings and waste reduction opportunities. Work 12-hour shifts from 7:00am to 7:00pm every other weekend, focusing on safety, compliance, and good manufacturing practices.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts, every other weekend off
- Basic computer skills (Data entry, email, file access, Microsoft Word and Excel)
- Ability to routinely lift up to 55 pounds, stand, bend and walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to work overtime to fulfill business need
- Ability to operate industrial power lifts (pallet jacks and forklifts)
- Confident in the use of basic math calculations, percentages, fractions, and decimal notation
- Familiar with different measurement schemes (e.g., Kilograms vs pounds)
- Mastery of one packaging line measured by OJT certification (Line Clearance, Changeover, and Quality)
- To reach max range need to be certified in all packaging technologies (TFS-80, TFS-30, FPS-4)
Desired Qualifications
- Manufacturing or Production environment experience
- Experience as a packaging operator
- Experience with equipment/machinery maintenance and changeovers
- Able to effectively communicate and work with co-workers, management, and other departments
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