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 on a production line, performs in-process quality checks, maintains accurate production and cleaning records, and helps ensure production and safety goals are met. The position also contributes to continuous process improvement and trains or cross-trains other production operators.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• No prior experience 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.
• Proficient English ability to read and write effectively, communicate with staff, understand SOPs and manufacturing instructions, and complete production and cleaning logs.
• Ability to work with and understand data tracking line efficiency and downtime.
• Attention to detail and a quality mindset, including maintaining accurate records and complying with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Responsibility for the quality of own work and adherence to required GMP requirements.
• Commitment to improving changeover time and contributing to team efficiency.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion throughout the shift.
• Ability to operate machinery or powered equipment, wear PPE, work around varying temperatures, noise, moving equipment, or manufacturing materials, and lift or move materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year 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 packaging 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 in-process and retain samples as needed, inspect tablets, capsules, and bottles for defects, and remove defective items.
• 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 product moving through the line, pack products into boxes, seal boxes using tape machines, and load packed products onto pallets.
• Use the 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.
• Disassemble and sanitize equipment at product closeout; wash machinery and parts with water and cleansing or sanitizing agents, and dry them as necessary.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus may be included.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) match.
• Other wellness benefits.
• Compensation for overtime hours worked by non-exempt employees in accordance with state and federal law.
• Career development and learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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