Packaging Technician

Location: East Durham, NY 12423 • Contract • Onsite

Pay

$24.50/hr

Schedule

7:00am to 7:00pm • 2/2/3 rotating schedule

Responsibilities

• Support the packaging area to analyze root causes for process improvement and cost reductions
• Operate fully automated toothpaste packaging lines at speeds up to 450 tubes per minute
• Handle packaging materials including cases, cartons, bundles, rolls, slip sheets, caps, corners, pallets, and finished goods
• Maintain cleanliness of the area and equipment
• Perform autonomous maintenance activities to optimize line performance
• Assist maintenance technicians with preventive maintenance activities
• Conduct inventories of packaging materials and products
• Perform activities focusing on safety and compliance
• Enter transactions in SAP to manage materials from receipt to final product
• Conduct quality checks and document results
• Record batch activity on computerized systems
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Ensure compliance with procedures, work instructions, batch documentation, and good manufacturing practices
• Search for cost savings and waste reduction opportunities

Requirements

• 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)
• Manufacturing or production experience (preferred)
• Experience as a packaging operator (preferred)
• Familiarity with equipment/machinery maintenance and changeovers (preferred)
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with teams and management (preferred)
• Certification in packaging technologies (TFS-80, TFS-30, FPS-4) (preferred)
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds, stand, bend, and walk for extended periods
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Ability to operate industrial power lifts (pallet jacks and forklifts) (preferred)
• Basic math skills including percentages, fractions, and decimals
• Knowledge of measurement units (e.g., kilograms vs pounds)

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision
• Spending accounts
• Life insurance, voluntary plans
• Participation in a 401(k) plan