Flexible Packaging Inspection Operator

About the role

Winpak Control Group is seeking a Flexible Packaging Inspection Operator to join the Inspection Department based out of Norwood, NJ. In this role, you will play a critical role in ensuring product quality, safety, and compliance by operating and monitoring inspection equipment in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This position requires strong attention to detail, strict adherence to safety and quality standards, and a proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety rules, company policies, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and actively support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Safely start up, operate, monitor, and shut down inspection equipment, with full knowledge of safety and emergency stop systems.
• Read, understand, and follow job specification sheets; thread web material, manage web tension, and verify correct rewind configurations prior to and during production.
• Perform visual inspections using camera systems; accurately identify, flag, and segregate defective material, and promptly report delamination or quality issues to the Shift Supervisor and QA Technician.
• Take ownership of assigned inspection equipment to ensure proper operation, care, and performance.
• Accurately log into and out of systems for each job and record production data, including setup, run time, and disturbances, in accordance with reporting requirements.
• Move finished rolls to designated locations and maintain complete, timely, and accurate production documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and GMP-compliant work area, including end-of-shift housekeeping, proper waste disposal, and strict adherence to hygiene and food safety rules.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and management regarding production needs, quality concerns, and operational issues, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong visual acuity, including good color perception.
• Basic math skills, including metric conversions.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written instructions and specifications.
• Proficiency in using a tape measure accurately.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, particularly related to inspection equipment and processes.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., perform frequent bending, sitting, walking and standing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience operating inspection or manufacturing equipment in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with cGMP standards and quality systems.
• Experience with computerized production reporting systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Pay

Wage Range: $18–$22/hour

Schedule

Full-time, 100% onsite in Norwood, NJ.