Packaging Line Technician

Pharmavite•Opelika, AL

2d•$37,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Packaging Line Technician sets up, operates, monitors, and adjusts packaging equipment to package vitamin products in compliance with standard operating procedures, safety requirements, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). The role reports to the department Supervisor and works with cross-functional teams to package quality products. The position is on the day shift, listed as “5 6am - 6pm.”

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
No prior experience is required.
Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort resolving mechanical issues; ability to perform root-cause analysis with training.
Ability to operate a variety of manufacturing packaging equipment in a fast-paced production-line environment.
Proficient English reading, writing, and communication skills, including the ability to understand SOPs and manufacturing instructions and complete production and cleaning logs.
Ability to understand data tracking line efficiency and downtime, maintain accurate records, and comply with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
Attention to detail and responsibility for the quality of one's work while following required GMP requirements.
Commitment to improving changeover time and team efficiency.
Ability to meet the physical and work requirements described, including frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion; use of machinery or powered equipment and PPE; working in varying temperatures and noise levels around moving equipment or manufacturing materials; and lifting or moving materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate automatic and semi-automatic filling and labeling equipment.
Select the appropriate slat for production runs 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, collect in-process and retention samples as needed, inspect tablets, capsules, and bottles for defects, remove defective items, and promptly report production-disrupting problems to the Line Lead or Supervisor.
Assemble and review product batch records for cGMP compliance to support timely approval of finished products for commercial distribution.
Perform duties in compliance with cGMPs, SOPs, and safety procedures.
Monitor equipment and product for quality; pack products in boxes, seal boxes using tape machines, and load boxes 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 supplies and tools.
Disassemble and sanitize equipment at product closeout, wash parts and machinery with water and cleansing or sanitizing agents, and dry them as needed.