Set Up I - 1st Shift

Endo•Hobart, NY

About The Position

The Packaging Line Technician (PLT) acts as the technical expert on assigned packaging lines and is responsible for equipment setup, cleaning, operation, and troubleshooting to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient packaging of products prior to shipment. The role also performs Packaging Line Operator duties, tending machines and conveyors at multiple production stages to maintain continuous, efficient packaging. The technician prepares packaging lines from filling through palletizing by verifying components and specifications, setting up equipment and stations, adjusting production controls, and completing required checks and records. During production, the technician monitors line performance, operates and adjusts equipment, supports changeovers, troubleshoots issues, assists with maintenance and operator training, and helps ensure product quality, production efficiency, and safety. The role follows SOPs and EHS and site security requirements, including lock-out/tag-out procedures, and maintains a clean work area. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic arithmetic and English skills, and recommended experience of one to three years in the department or equivalent related experience, with verification of sufficient skill. The listed compensation is $29.22 per hour, and the stated shift is 5:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic knowledge of arithmetic, spelling, English, and grammar.
Recommended minimum of one to three years’ experience in the department or equivalent related experience, and verification of sufficient skill to perform the position requirements.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions and address problems involving standardized situations.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn equipment functions, troubleshoot, and adjust equipment.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across units of measure.
Basic reading, writing, and speaking ability.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Basic eye-hand coordination.
Ability to follow SOPs and applicable safety and security procedures.

Nice To Haves

Expert operating ability across all packaging line stations, including bottle unscrambler, cottoner/coil inserter, capper, torque tester, induction sealer/foil seal detector, packing, end packing, bottle/overpack checkweigher, reject station, labeler, and topserter.

Responsibilities

Verify packaging components and interpret product specifications to prepare the production line from filler through palletizing.
Confirm that required line fixtures are present and in working condition.
Set and regulate production factors, including machine speed, product weight, labelers, coders, and metal detection.
Set up assigned stations, assemble equipment, prepare required materials, and check equipment before startup.
Document inspections and maintain accurate equipment records and required paperwork.
Perform checks and tests required for assigned stations.
Provide technical support, conduct initial troubleshooting, and adjust critical equipment; escalate complex mechanical issues to maintenance or engineering.
Report equipment maintenance information accurately to support maintenance metrics.
Participate in equipment training and assist with on-demand and preventive maintenance, including independently performing selected preventive maintenance activities.
Assist in training new packaging line operators and provide technical and troubleshooting support to operators at other stations.
Adjust containers and materials for proper placement and remove defective pieces.
Operate assigned stations during production and keep them supplied with materials or product.
Verify packaging materials, applied codes, and placards against fill-card specifications.
Weigh product at various packaging stages to ensure product specifications are met.
Be at the assigned line position ready to start production as required; monitor the process and make checks and adjustments to maximize efficiency, yield, quality, and safety.
Accurately report production and complete required reports.
Assist maintenance personnel with equipment setup, adjustments, and repairs as trained and instructed.
Prepare for product changeovers by ensuring materials, paperwork, and equipment are staged and line conditions are acceptable.
Start and stop equipment as required; perform hand-packaging and material-handling functions.
Collect process-related hazardous waste and transport it to accumulation drums.
Stop the line and notify the Line Leader immediately about safety or quality concerns.
Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble basic line equipment according to SOPs; clean and assemble the dust collector.
Follow EHS rules, site security requirements, safe working practices, and lock-out/tag-out procedures; participate in site and departmental safety initiatives.
Maintain a clean work area by clearing debris and damaged or defective product, cartons, and labels.