Packaging Technical Operator (2nd shift)

Haleon • Lincoln, NE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Technical Operator serves as the primary operator and owner of an assigned work center. This role is responsible for setting up, operating, and adjusting packaging equipment to meet short and long-term safety, quality, production, and continuous improvement targets. The operator will oversee and perform setup, adjustments, troubleshooting, and operation of packaging equipment to routinely achieve production and quality standards while adhering to GMPs, SOPs, and standard work documentation. This role also involves assisting with training of others and maintaining detailed documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in production, mechanical troubleshooting, or a related field required.
• Prior manufacturing or packaging experience, including equipment setup and changeovers, or demonstrated experience troubleshooting multiple mechanical systems.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 55 pounds and perform physical tasks such as standing, bending, and walking for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to a bump cap, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and N95 or PAPR (provided).
• Basic computer proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, and data entry.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with cGMP documentation.
• Experience with a lean organization or other prior exposure to lean concepts, tools, and techniques.
• Knowledge of SAP, Proficient, and Informance.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate packaging equipment across assigned work centers in accordance with cGMP guidelines, standard work, and operating procedures.
• Weigh, process, and inspect materials and finished product to ensure quality standards are consistently met.
• Monitor critical process parameters and product attributes throughout production.
• Perform equipment setup, cleaning, changeovers, and troubleshooting within defined timelines.
• Execute basic adjustments, minor repairs, and part replacements during production runs.
• Support equipment rebuilds and modifications while escalating complex issues to technical teams as needed.
• Coordinate and assist with preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Participate in autonomous maintenance programs to sustain optimal equipment performance.
• Identify and proactively resolve equipment, material, or process issues that may impact safety, quality, or efficiency.
• Contribute to procedure development, updates, and documentation improvements.
• Ensure all activities follow cGMP requirements and internal standards.
• Accurately complete and maintain equipment logs, cleaning records, calibration documentation, and production tracking tools.
• Monitor team documentation for accuracy and provide coaching to support compliance.
• Maintain proper levels of materials and supplies to support production continuity.
• Safely operate material handling and transport equipment.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and optimize use of consumables.
• Escalate issues appropriately to leadership for timely resolution.
• Maintain required training compliance through the Learning Management System.
• Actively develop skills to independently operate across three distinct work centers in alignment with the Operator Career Path.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits program
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Time off programs
• 6 months paid parental leave
• Healthcare programs (company pays for the majority of medical coverage for employee and family)
• Discretionary bonus based on 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