Packaging Operations Operator

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for packaging materials in accordance with standard manufacturing procedures (SMP) and standard operating procedures (SOP) including equipment set-up, equipment clean-up and documentation of such process.
• Filling, assembling, labeling, and inspecting under general supervision.
• May be responsible for maintaining accuracy in weighing materials per the correct SMP and SOP weight tolerances.
• May be responsible for moving required materials from defined storage or staging areas to workspace using material handling equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to set-up, operate and clean production equipment including weighing scales, hand-filling equipment, Integrated Fill Lines (IFL), bagging equipment and shrink-wrap equipment.
• Maintains accurate production records, which include operation/cleaning logs, batch history records, label reconciliation, work order information and other pertinent data.
• Identifies the need for minor equipment repairs.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Must follow all BD housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Must follow all BD safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet BD business requirements.
• Performs other duties as required.

Experience Required

• 1 year manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience in a regulated environment preferred.

Skills & Certifications

• Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic.
• Basic proficiency with PCs (Personal Computers) and basic use of Windows environment is required.
• Ability to work on assignments that are manual and routine in nature with the skill to recognize any deviations from specification.
• Must be able to maintain neat, accurate and complete records and logs, both manually and/or electronically on a personal computer.

Eligibilities & qualifications

• High School degree required.
• Must be able to effectively manage frequent assignment changes.
• Use independent judgment to plan, perform, make decisions, troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Must be able to work in a repetitive work environment and be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be a good communicator within the manufacturing team to effectively define status of product or process between shifts either orally or with the use of written status reports.