Operator, Packaging

Location: 1300 Airport Road, North Brunswick NJ

Date: 05/2018

Reports to: Supervisor, Packaging

FLSA: Non-Exempt

About the role

The Packaging Operator is responsible for safely operating the packaging equipment to package in‑process products in accordance with company standard operating procedures and the packaging order. The position includes set up, operation, cleaning, and preventative maintenance of all related equipment. Operators must be capable of operating multiple like machines at one time and learning to operate a variety of equipment within the packaging work rooms.

Responsibilities

• Follow batch records, SOPs, and cGMP guidelines to ensure product specifications and tolerances are met.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, GMPs, Ethical Business Practice, and SOPs at all times.
• Ensure documentation such as operation logs, batch records, etc. are fully completed, signed, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure product meets applicable quality standards, including inspection for quality during operation and performing all required sampling and testing.
• Handle start‑up and shut‑down duties pertaining to equipment at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Load and unload items into packaging machine and remove rejected packages to be isolated as rejects or re‑inspection.
• Execute packaging processes in accordance with packaging record/work orders.
• Troubleshoot and make appropriate adjustments to machine to maintain packaging specifications.
• Responsible for disposal of rejected tablets and packaging components in the designated area.
• Responsible to clear any jams that do not require a mechanic.
• Dismantle and clean any accessories and equipment while also maintaining a clean work area.
• Fill in appropriate logbooks for equipment and rooms.
• Perform all material handling of products and components.
• Correctly document all steps on batch record.
• Maintain proper gowning and hygiene to ensure integrity of the product as per company policies.
• Works extended hours and occasional weekend overtime.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent and/or 1+ years in bottle, blister, and other assorted tablet packaging.
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience in nutritionals, supplements, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.

Skills

• Demonstrates ability to work in a team and assist others.
• Able to follow written instructions precisely and perform basic math calculations as required.
• Understands and is knowledgeable of cGMP, OSHA standards, etc.
• Mechanically inclined to understand inner workings of equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and write basic English in order to understand industry‑regulated instruction sheets.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Short and long term disability.
• Basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance.
• Matched 401(k) savings plan.
• Premium pay opportunities such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, sick time, etc.
• Vacation: up to 10 days the first year, growing to 12 days starting the second year of employment.

Schedule

• 2nd shift: 3:15 PM to 11:45 PM.
• 3rd shift: 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Extended hours and occasional weekend overtime may be required.