Operator 2, Packaging Operations

Cynet Systems•Hunt Valley, MD

About The Position

Responsible for labeling, inspecting, and packaging final container products using manual and/or automated packaging systems. Operates equipment that packages materials or products by placing them into containers or filling containers from spouts or chutes. Other tasks may include placing labels on packages, operating small production equipment, putting manuals into binders, counting and sorting items, and forming or breaking down boxes. May set up, change over, and operate labeling and packaging equipment. Enters data and imprints computer-generated labels, performs initial checks of completed documents for completeness and accuracy, and identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves basic packaging-operation issues. Packages materials in accordance with standard manufacturing procedures (SMPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs), including equipment setup, cleanup, and related documentation. Fills, assembles, labels, and inspects products under general supervision. May weigh materials to specified tolerances and move materials from storage or staging areas using material-handling equipment. Maintains production records, including operation and cleaning logs, batch history records, label reconciliation, and work-order information. Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), housekeeping policies, and safety procedures. The role is on the second shift, Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., and may require overtime to meet business needs. Safety shoes are required.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent and one year of manufacturing or warehouse experience.
Ability to perform manual and routine assignments and recognize deviations from specifications.
Ability to maintain neat, accurate, and complete records and logs manually and/or electronically on a personal computer.
Ability to manage frequent assignment changes.
Ability to read and write, analyze or evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams, and perform basic arithmetic.
Basic proficiency with personal computers and the Windows environment.
Ability to use independent judgment to plan and perform work, make decisions, troubleshoot, and solve problems.
Ability to work in a repetitive environment and stand for long periods.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Safety shoes are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a regulated environment is preferred.
A forklift license may be required for this position.

Responsibilities

Package materials according to standard manufacturing procedures (SMPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs), including equipment setup, cleanup, and documentation.
Fill, assemble, label, and inspect products under general supervision.
May weigh materials according to the applicable SMP and SOP tolerances.
Communicate product or process status between shifts orally or through written status reports.
May move materials from designated storage or staging areas to the workspace using material-handling equipment.
Set up, operate, and clean production equipment, including weighing scales, hand-filling equipment, Integrated Fill Lines (IFL), bagging equipment, and shrink-wrap equipment.
Maintain accurate production records, including operation and cleaning logs, batch history records, label reconciliation, work-order information, and other relevant data.
Identify the need for minor equipment repairs.
Follow established procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Follow client housekeeping and safety policies and procedures.
Work overtime as required to meet client business requirements.
Perform other duties as required.
Enter data, imprint computer-generated labels, and initially check completed documents for completeness and accuracy.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve basic packaging-operation issues.