Packaging Operator - Day Shift

Haleon • Town of Durham, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Packaging Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the packaging area to analyze root causes for process improvement and cost reductions. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: Operate our state-of-the-art fully automated toothpaste packaging lines operating at speeds up to 450 tubes per minute Handle packaging materials (cases of tubes and cartons, bundles of shippers, rolls of labels and wrap, slip sheets, caps, corners, pallets, etc.) and finished goods Maintain cleanliness of the area and the equipment Perform autonomous maintenance activities to keep the lines producing at top performance Assist maintenance technician on preventive maintenance activities Conduct inventories of packaging materials and products Perform all activities while focusing on safety and compliance Performing transactions in our enterprise resource system (SAP) to manage materials from receipt to final product Perform frequent quality checks and accurately document the results Document batch activity on computerized system Identify and action process improvement Understand and comply with all pertinent procedures, work instructions, forms, batch documentation and good manufacturing practices Search for cost savings and waste reduction opportunities

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, every other weekend off
• Basic computer skills (Data entry, email, file access, Microsoft Word and Excel)

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing or Production environment experience
• Experience as a packaging operator
• Experience with equipment/machinery maintenance and changeovers
• Able to effectively communicate and work with co-workers, management, and other departments
• Mastery of one packaging line measured by OJT certification (Line Clearance, Changeover, and Quality)
• Ability to routinely lift up to 55 pounds, stand, bend and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to work overtime to fulfill business need
• Ability to operate industrial power lifts (pallet jacks and forklifts)
• Confident in the use of basic math calculations, percentages, fractions, and decimal notation
• Familiar with different measurement schemes (e.g., Kilograms vs pounds)
• To reach max range need to be certified in all packaging technologies (TFS-80, TFS-30, FPS-4)

Responsibilities

• Operate our state-of-the-art fully automated toothpaste packaging lines operating at speeds up to 450 tubes per minute
• Handle packaging materials (cases of tubes and cartons, bundles of shippers, rolls of labels and wrap, slip sheets, caps, corners, pallets, etc.) and finished goods
• Maintain cleanliness of the area and the equipment
• Perform autonomous maintenance activities to keep the lines producing at top performance
• Assist maintenance technician on preventive maintenance activities
• Conduct inventories of packaging materials and products
• Perform all activities while focusing on safety and compliance
• Performing transactions in our enterprise resource system (SAP) to manage materials from receipt to final product
• Perform frequent quality checks and accurately document the results
• Document batch activity on computerized system
• Identify and action process improvement
• Understand and comply with all pertinent procedures, work instructions, forms, batch documentation and good manufacturing practices
• Search for cost savings and waste reduction opportunities

Benefits

• competitive pay
• generous 401(k) plan
• tuition reimbursement
• time off programs
• 6 months paid parental leave
• healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family
• discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance
• other incentive/recognition programs

What This Job Offers

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