Packaging Technician 1 (DAYS)

Pharmavite • New Albany, OH

21h

About The Position

The Packaging Technician 1 learns and performs assigned manufacturing or warehouse functions through hands-on training. The role requires following safety standards, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), customer requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The technician develops additional capabilities and skills while supporting equipment operation, production or warehouse processes, quality, and housekeeping activities.

The position involves working a day shift. Employees stand or walk throughout the shift and may perform repetitive duties, handle materials, and use equipment and hand tools. The work environment may include loud noise, warm temperatures, fumes, vibration, and dust. Required personal protective equipment varies by department and may include protective eyewear, hearing protection, a hair net, safety shoes, and a uniform. The role must be performed safely in accordance with standard operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or a combination of equivalent education and experience or knowledge.
• 0–2 years of work experience at this level and successful completion of the Pharmavite Technician Program.
• Must have or be able to complete Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) certification training.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to perform the job safely by following standard operations.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for the full shift, with potentially restricted movement away from the station unless relieved.
• Ability to intermittently lift or move loads up to 40 pounds unassisted, and loads over 40 pounds with pallet jacks, a two-person lift, or other mechanical aids.
• Ability to pull and push product boxes on or off a line or pallets using pallet jacks, hoists, or similar equipment.
• Manual dexterity to operate equipment controls, handle production containers and hand tools, assemble or disassemble equipment parts, and address quality variations.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs and a rolling platform with handrails.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for the assigned department.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of manufacturing or warehouse processes, or a combination of skills, knowledge, and demonstrated ability to learn.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform work related to safe operation and maintenance of manufacturing or warehouse equipment, based on assigned process and materials.
• Monitor equipment parameters and controls to ensure compliance with production, warehouse, process, and quality specifications.
• Troubleshoot common equipment issues and make adjustments with guidance.
• Understand and use daily production information, including MDI Boards and electronic platforms.
• Follow cGMP standards, complete relevant paperwork using good documentation practices, and perform quality control checks.
• Escalate safety, quality compliance, and equipment-status issues, and communicate support needs.
• Perform required housekeeping (5S), cleaning, and sanitation.
• Operate material-handling equipment, including electric hand trucks, walk-along pallet lifts, and hoists, as needed.
• Complete the daily Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) verification list at the beginning of each shift and report issues that prevent equipment use to the Supervisor.
• Verify trailer equipment checklists before and after unloading.
• Participate in equipment changeovers and setups, including parts cleaning and inspection, checklist review, setup and startup, and support within the functional area.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) match
• Annual performance bonus may be included in the total rewards package
• Other wellness benefits
• Compensation for overtime hours worked by non-exempt employees in accordance with state and federal law

What This Job Offers

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