Packaging Operator 1

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About the role

This position involves precise weighing, transferring, and documentation of hazardous and non‑hazardous chemicals, operating automated dispensing equipment, and maintaining a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Precisely weigh and transfer chemicals into specified containers and compare filled quantities against consumed bulk quantities to ensure quality standards.
• Complete required paperwork, document cleaning procedures, and populate electronic process orders following Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot automated dispensing equipment, including assembling, disassembling, and cleaning tools and utensils according to safety protocols.
• Verify room ventilation and safety equipment functionality, obtain and scan process orders, and confirm electronic balance calibration before operations.
• Verify bulk container, batch, and material numbers against process order specifications to ensure accuracy.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying hazards and maintaining equipment, tools, and facilities according to 6S standards.
• Safely operate powered pallet and drum movers and ensure proper disposal of waste in compliance with company and government regulations.
• Participate in testing and implementation of process and equipment changes to enhance efficiency and maintain an incident‑free work environment.

Physical Attributes

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (hard hats, goggles, chemical‑resistant suits, gloves, safety shoes) when handling toxic or corrosive chemicals.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift and move up to 50 lb unassisted; move more than 50 lb with assistance.
• Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular use of phones, computers, office equipment, and laboratory equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving, and math skills (including metric system).
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Experience operating a forklift.

Pay

• Hourly rate: $20 – $31 (range reflects anticipated low and high ends of base pay).
• $5,000 sign‑on bonus if hired.
• Position may be eligible for sales or performance‑based bonuses.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Retirement contributions.
• Additional perquisites (see company link for details).

Schedule

12‑hour night shift, 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM on a 2/2/3 rotation (M/T on, W/R off, F/S/S on, then M/T off, W/R on, F/S/S off, repeat).