Packaging Operator 2nd shift

About the role

As an Associate Tech on the 2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:20 PM), you will set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment. Working within multidisciplinary autonomous teams, you'll drive operational efficiencies, adopt new technologies, and ensure adherence to industry regulations. You'll embrace Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) principles, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support development of a diverse, inclusive talent pool where members share and support each other to build expertise in an autonomous team environment.
• Take personal accountability for upskilling training and coaching needs, embracing a digital mindset, and collaborating in development of training programs to enhance skills and knowledge of operations cluster teams.
• Maintain personal training records, cross-train and coach other operators, motivate team members, and share knowledge to continuously improve processes.
• Develop high-performance competencies such as technical skills, digital capabilities, communication, and teamwork to build a collaborative, autonomous culture.
• Foster a culture of accountability, trust, and empowerment, where each team member takes ownership of safety, quality, and performance outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement and knowledge transfer, identifying skill gaps, proposing solutions, and supporting development initiatives to strengthen team capability and resilience.
• Ensure a safe work environment by following all safety procedures, workplace standards, company guidelines, and ergonomic practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), Lockout Tagout equipment, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Adhere to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements in day-to-day operations.
• Maintain, clean, and organize work area using 5S practices and participate in safety improvement projects.
• Participate in ongoing occupational health surveillance programs as required.
• Adopt technological advancements and embrace production agility with a digitally enabled mindset to quickly react to changing customer and consumer needs in fast-paced market trends.
• Assist with technical troubleshooting and predictive/preventive maintenance tasks as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement by taking actions to safely reduce equipment setup and changeover times; initiate and establish equipment operating parameters to maximize production while meeting all product specifications.
• Use Product Supply Systems (PSS) digital tools and support packaging lines operational efficiency (OEE) improvement initiatives in day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with all other production employees and support functions to establish priorities and deliver products meeting deadlines.
• Ensure timely execution of production schedules outlined by cluster leads and teams.
• Perform daily setup and routine operations of packaging lines, including but not limited to: bottle in-feed, dispense components, unscrambler, filler, bottle capper, torquer, labeler, vision systems, weighing systems, bar coding systems, sealers, case packers, disassembly/assembly of change parts, cleaning, resolving equipment stoppages and jams.
• Use Business Operating Systems, SAP, MES, EBRs, and other digital tools to record production results, material movements, yield determinations, and other process data.
• Operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment for assigned material movements, including stocking operations, palletizing finished goods, and properly disposing of waste product, material, and containers.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), regulatory requirements, GMP standards, and industry best practices across all packaging processes.
• Complete all GMP and non-GMP training before assigned due dates.
• Ensure product quality by performing in-process checks, AQLs, complying with cGMP, being alert for unacceptable quality of incoming and outgoing materials, initiating quality improvements, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
• Accurately document production process steps, production results, equipment in-process checks, samplings, cleanings, components used, and any other required cGMP information on appropriate documents (paper and/or electronic).
• Communicate quality and other non-compliance issues to supervision in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required, based on production demands.
• Demonstrated ability to embrace digital opportunities and work independently as well as an effective autonomous team member to support schedule attainment demands, including prioritizing and time management skills.
• 6+ months’ experience using automated inventory systems or equivalent computer systems (e.g., SAP, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Microsoft Office Applications).
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) environment.
• Demonstrated ability and technical skills to successfully set up, change over, operate, troubleshoot, diagnose, clean, and maintain multiple pieces of complex packaging lines equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in a production environment with frequent production schedule changes due to customer demand.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and follow instructions regarding workplace documentation, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Operator Manuals, Work Instructions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making in day-to-day operations.
• Good mathematical aptitude in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and metric system.
• Creates impact by realizing authentic self and purpose, respecting differences, embracing inclusion, and showing up as the best self.
• Good computer skills, including use of email, Microsoft Applications, Employee Self-Services HR online tools, iPads, Digital Apps, production performance systems.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory arena involving GMP, OSHA, EPA, and Bayer standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Technical/Industrial Manufacturing.
• 6+ months’ experience using motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.

Pay

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $22.03 and $33.05. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation.

Benefits

• Health care
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Sick leave