Packaging Operator/Materials Handler (1st & 2nd Shifts Available)

GRANULES CONSUMER HEALTH LLC • Manassas, VA

98d • $18

About The Position

As a Packaging Line Operator/Materials Handler, you would be responsible for working in a variety of functions within the Granules Consumer Health manufacturing area, such as stacking/sorting/distributing bulk product and material, hand palletizing, sorting product, and raw material management (bottles, caps,) on our oral solid dosage pharmaceutical packaging line. Training will be provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required OR related work experience.
• Prior manufacturing experience in a GMP environment preferred (food manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, etc.).
• 0 – 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced lean manufacturing environment preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to take direction from leaders.
• Follow Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English proficiently.
• Understand and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures for process rooms and manufacturing area.
• Ensure GMP compliance in a regulated work environment.
• Follow Manufacturing processes and equipment procedures.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety culture and awareness within their area.
• Support and adhere to all manufacturing safety policies and procedures.
• Assist manufacturing with inspection, sorting, and bagging process for bulk product.
• Remove defects as needed (i.e., deformed, discolored, misshaped, etc.).
• Assist Senior Operators.
• Manage bulk product from clean room to the packaging area.
• Sort, stack, and clean trays to be returned to clean room as needed.
• Perform visual sorting and DE clumping of bulk product prior to packaging process.
• Supply hoppers with bottles, caps, and other raw materials as needed.
• Supply bottle conveyor for metal detection, capping, and induction sealing.
• Identify, retrieve, and inspect pallets, apply case labels as needed.
• Break down excess corrugate for bailing.
• Communicate and escalate product or equipment issues as needed.
• Assist in line clearance, cleaning, and sanitization procedures.
• Use basic hand tools.
• Work in a clean room environment.
• Set up and operate a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Operate packaging equipment.
• Keep packaging area stocked with packing supplies.
• Follow proper safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• $18.00/hour pay.
• Monday - Friday schedule with flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• 1st shift (7:00am - 3:30pm) and 2nd shift (3:00pm - 11:30pm).

What This Job Offers

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