Processing Technician I - 2nd Shift
About The Position
At Opella, Processing Technicians support the company’s self-care mission by manufacturing bulk blend products. The role involves setting up, operating, tearing down, and cleaning equipment while following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The technician operates and maintains production lines, supports safe and high-quality output, troubleshoots equipment and processes, and looks for simpler ways to keep production running. The position includes training and opportunities to take ownership of work. It is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Opella describes itself as a global self-care company with a portfolio in the OTC and VMS markets. It reports having 100 brands, a global team of 11,000, 13 manufacturing sites, and four science and innovation development centers. The company states that it is a certified B Corp and is active in efforts toward healthier people and planet.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Manufacturing or production experience, including operating high-speed packaging or assembly equipment and performing start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
- Proficiency operating packaging machinery and tools, including electric and manual lift trucks, tape machines, fillers, cappers, labelers, and bundlers.
- Ability to lift 25–60 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.
- Exceptional coordination, manual dexterity, and mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to comply with dress code regulations and complete necessary training.
- Ability to work in conditions involving exposure to product, dust, grease, and packing machinery hazards.
Responsibilities
- Accurately measure raw materials to produce finished bulk products according to formulations and procedures.
- Learn to operate equipment such as mills, grinders, conveyors, mixers, and tableting presses to manufacture tablets, ointments, creams, liquids, and powders.
- Monitor manufacturing processes and implement control factors to keep production within acceptable limits.
- Maintain detailed production records, follow procedures, and complete production orders efficiently.
- Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and well-maintained.
- Promote a safe work environment, report hazards, and develop skills to comply with FDA and cGMP requirements.
- Operate and maintain production lines to support safety, quality, and output.
- Troubleshoot production issues and propose simpler ways to keep operations running.
Benefits
- Employees may be eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
