Inspection & Packaging Operator

Curia • Albuquerque, NM

5h

About The Position

The Inspection & Packaging Operator is responsible for performing visual inspections and packaging tasks within a manufacturing or production setting. This role involves cleaning rooms and equipment, inspecting finished products, identifying and managing product defects, performing labeling, packaging in cartons, shrink-wrapping, and completing paperwork accurately. The operator will also receive comprehensive training in all inspection and packaging functions to ensure high-quality standards are maintained throughout the process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Six (6) months related experience in production, inspection, and packaging, or related field, preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as, but not limited to, safety instructions, standard operating procedures, policies, and manuals. Ability to write clearly and communicate effectively before groups of customers, employees or the organization and auditors
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percentages. Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access. Ability to quickly adapt and learn new manufacturing software systems.
• Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment
• Champions change
• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, participating in safety training programs, and fostering a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail
• Continuously meets or exceeds visual acuity, depth perception, and color requirements
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
• Must pass annual vision test

Responsibilities

• Complete logs and paperwork to reconcile product and label quantities with packaging batch records before initiating production.
• Perform labeling, packaging in cartons, and shrink-wrap processes with precision, ensuring correct labeling and placement of products in cartons with inserts.
• Assist in maintaining department cleanliness on a daily basis.
• Input metric data into the computer system as necessary to monitor the production process.
• Participate in the safety spill team after completing specialized training and certification.
• Adhere to safety procedures and cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Obtain line clearance from quality assurance and prepare products for production.
• Clean and inspect vials for defects such as glass particles, dirty vials, and improper seals.
• Conduct audits of inspected vials to ensure process compliance.
• Categorize and document defective vials during inspection, following proper procedures.
• Perform media inspections to identify atypical vials.
• Collect samples of defective vials for laboratory testing.
• Label chemicals and reagents accurately.
• Stay updated with all relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the job
• Maintain the ability to stand or sit for extended periods as required by job tasks.

Benefits

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees