Operator II - Packaging Machine

Cencora•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is in support of American Health Packaging, a Cencora business offering pharma packaging services in the US. The Operator II - Packaging Machine is responsible for verifying and preparing repackaging material and equipment for production runs. This includes setting up and changing over packaging machines, operating packaging equipment, troubleshooting and making adjustments, and ensuring that repackaged raw materials meet packaging specifications and quality standards. The role also involves performing production room and equipment cleans/sanitation, accurately completing compliance documentation, adhering to 5S principles, and participating in all required training. Teamwork and continuous improvement are key aspects of this position, as operators work with colleagues and supporting areas like quality control to meet production goals.

Requirements

Requires completion of a high school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Minimum two (2) years of manufacturing/operator experience required.
Experience in 5S principles and practices.
Strong organizational skills; detail oriented.
Ability to read, write and understand the English language for reading documents, product labels and instructions.
Must have good written skills for accurately completing compliance documentation for production runs.
Must possess basic mathematical skills.
Strong interpersonal skills: ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others and work in a team-based environment.
Ability to use good judgment to carry out detailed instructions.
Basic problem-solving capabilities for troubleshooting issues in the production environment.
Ability to work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

Verify and prepare repackaging material and equipment for production run.
Responsible for packaging machine set up/ changeovers for production runs.
Follow work instructions for equipment set up/ changeovers and all work standards and SOPs.
Identify and resolve issues during set up and change overs.
Operate packaging equipment, including troubleshooting and making adjustments in accordance with work standards.
Follow escalation protocol in a timely manner when troubleshooting efforts fail.
Repackage raw material into finished product that are within packaging specifications and meet all quality standards.
Work alongside maintenance when escalation to maintenance support is needed for a mechanical issue.
Responsible for production room and equipment cleans/sanitation.
Has a thorough understanding of batch record information and using basic mathematical skills, records and prepares accurate and complete information.
Adheres to and operates under 5S principles/guidelines for the promotion of efficient and effective operations.
Responsible for being actively engaged in all technical training, as well as compliance and other training required as a member of the operations team.
Assisting in training new operators alongside the Operator III – Packaging Machine.
Adheres to all cGMPs, safety regulations and Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintains good housekeeping throughout the shift in the work areas.
Works as a team member with other members of the AHP operations team to meet and/or exceed quality and production goals.
Responsible for being an active participant in continuous improvement activities to promote improved efficiency and effectiveness of the production line.
Work in partnership with supporting areas, such as quality to resolve issues that prevent the operations from achieving its goals.
Performs related duties as assigned.