Packaging Technician, Night Shift

Haleon•Town of Durham, NY

About The Position

As a Packaging Technician, you will support the packaging area by analyzing root causes for process improvement and cost reductions. You will operate fully automated toothpaste packaging lines, handle packaging materials and finished goods, and perform equipment upkeep, quality checks, inventory activities, and documentation. The position works 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with every other weekend off.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, with every other weekend off.
Basic computer skills, including data entry, email, file access, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Experience as a packaging operator.
Experience with equipment or machinery maintenance and changeovers.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers, management, and other departments.
Mastery of one packaging line, measured by on-the-job training certification in line clearance, changeover, and quality.
Ability to routinely lift up to 55 pounds and stand, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to work overtime to fulfill business needs.
Ability to operate industrial power lifts, including pallet jacks and forklifts.
Confidence with basic math calculations, percentages, fractions, and decimal notation.
Familiarity with different measurement systems, such as kilograms and pounds.
Certification in all packaging technologies (TFS-80, TFS-30, FPS-4) to reach the maximum pay range.

Responsibilities

Operate fully automated toothpaste packaging lines running at speeds up to 450 tubes per minute.
Handle packaging materials and finished goods.
Maintain cleanliness of the area and equipment.
Perform autonomous maintenance activities to keep packaging lines producing at top performance.
Assist maintenance technicians with preventive maintenance activities.
Conduct inventories of packaging materials and products.
Perform activities with a focus on safety and compliance.
Use SAP to manage materials from receipt through final product.
Perform frequent quality checks and accurately document the results.
Document batch activity in a computerized system.
Identify and action process improvements.
Comply with pertinent procedures, work instructions, forms, batch documentation, and good manufacturing practices.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and waste reduction.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
5% performance bonus.
10% shift differential.
Generous 401(k) plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Time-off programs.
Six months of paid parental leave.
Healthcare programs, with the company paying the majority of medical coverage for the employee and family.
Opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on key business performance.
Other incentive and recognition programs.