Packaging Line Technician

Pharmavite • Opelika, AL

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About The Position

The Packaging Line Technician sets up, operates, monitors, and adjusts packaging equipment to package products in compliance with standard operating procedures, safety rules, and good manufacturing practices (GMPs). The role reports to the department Supervisor and partners with cross-functional teams to package quality vitamins.

The technician works with automatic and semi-automatic filling and labeling equipment, supplies packaging lines with bulk product and components, performs in-process quality checks, and maintains production and cleaning records. The role also includes assembling and reviewing product batch records for cGMP compliance, packing and palletizing finished products, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, and supporting continuous process improvement. Technicians may train and cross-train other production operators.

Work is performed in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environments. Duties may involve frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, repetitive motion, operating machinery, wearing PPE, working around varying temperatures, noise, moving equipment, or manufacturing materials, and lifting or moving materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds. Overtime, shift work, weekends, or extended schedules may be required based on business needs. Travel is 0%.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or five years of equivalent work experience.
• No prior experience is required.
• Proficient English ability to read and write effectively, communicate with staff, understand SOPs and manufacturing instructions, and complete production and cleaning logs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort resolving mechanical issues; ability to perform root-cause analysis with training.
• Knowledge of and comfort operating a variety of manufacturing packaging equipment in a fast-paced production line.
• Ability to work with and understand data tracking line efficiency and downtime.
• Attention to detail and a quality mindset, including maintaining accurate production records and complying with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Responsibility for the quality of own work while adhering to GMP requirements.
• Commitment to improving changeover time and contributing to team efficiency.
• Ability to perform work involving frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion; operate machinery or powered equipment; wear PPE; and lift or move materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate automatic and semi-automatic filling and labeling equipment.
• Select the appropriate slat for the production run and use hand tools to adjust controls and assemble equipment.
• Supply bulk product and components to packaging lines and remove finished product from the lines.
• Maintain accurate and complete logs and records of cleaning and production activities.
• Perform in-process quality checks, pull samples as needed, inspect tablets, capsules, and bottles for defects, and remove defective items without disrupting production.
• Notify the Line Lead or Supervisor promptly about problems that disrupt production.
• Assemble and review product batch records for cGMP compliance to facilitate timely approval of finished product for commercial distribution.
• Perform duties in compliance with cGMPs, SOPs, and safety procedures.
• Monitor equipment and products moving through the line to ensure quality; pack products in boxes, seal boxes using tape machines, and load packed products onto pallets while meeting production and safety goals.
• Use a computer programming unit to adjust controls and machine operation.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement on the packaging line.
• Train and cross-train other operators in production-line functions.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly using appropriate cleaning tools.
• Disassemble and sanitize equipment at product closeout; wash parts and machinery with water and cleaning or sanitizing agents, and dry them as necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) match.
• Wellness benefits.
• Annual performance bonus may be included in the total rewards package.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Overtime compensation for non-exempt employees in accordance with state and federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED