Packaging Operator I - 2nd Shift or Weekend Warrior PM

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and qualified candidates to fill an important position that will contribute significantly to our team’s success. This role offers a chance to leverage your skills, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact within our company. If you are looking for a new challenge and have a passion for excellence, we encourage you to apply and explore this opportunity to advance your career with us. 

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Packaging Operator to join our GMP-regulated manufacturing team operating under Q7A quality standards. This role supports routine packaging operations for dry and liquid chemical products, following well-established procedures and documentation requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and committed to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Operations

• Perform routine packaging of dry and liquid chemicals for storage or transport following established SOPs and Batch Records.

• Operate, monitor, and adjust packaging machinery including starting, stopping, clearing jams, and making minor adjustments for product size or flow.

• Observe machine performance to ensure quality and conformity to standards.

• Prepare products and materials for continuous, efficient packaging operations.

• Stock and organize packaging materials; maintain clean and orderly workstations.

Quality & Documentation

• Document procedures, equipment verifications, and packaging activities accurately in Batch Records.

• Inspect and remove defective products or materials; separate and record rejected items.

• Test, evaluate, and verify product weight and measurements to meet quality standards.

• Label finished products and complete all required documentation for packaged items.

• Count and record finished and rejected units.

Material Handling & Equipment Care

• Palletize finished goods or pack products into cartons/containers.

• Secure packaged items by hand tying, attaching fasteners, or sewing.

• Clean, assemble, and perform minor repairs on equipment using hand tools.

• Safely operate hand trucks and forklifts.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety procedures including PPE use, gowning, housekeeping, workplace organization, and cleaning requirements.

• Maintain compliance with safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.

• Support continuous improvement and any additional tasks assigned by Management.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Knowledge:

• Basic math and English comprehension.

• Basic understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and manufacturing methods.

• Knowledge of safety, health, environmental rules, policies, and procedures.

Skills:

• Troubleshooting and product inspection.

• Operation control and monitoring.

• Equipment maintenance and light mechanical repair.

• Material resource management.

Physical & Functional Requirements

Applicants must be able to perform the following essential physical tasks:

• Work in extreme temperatures, including heat up to 120°F.

• Lift up to 55 pounds safely and repeatedly.

• Drive a forklift safely and efficiently.

• Pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and physical capabilities test.

• Pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator per SOPs.

• Squat to touch the floor 10 times unassisted.

• Graduated lift of 55 lbs from 4” to 57”.

• Stack multiple 40–55 lb bags within 10 minutes.

• Push at least 102 lbs from any height; pull ~100 lbs at 36”.

• Climb a vertical ladder (15 rungs; repeated sequences).

• Lift 30 lbs overhead for 1 repetition.

• Perform scraping simulation of 20 lbs (clockwise/counter-clockwise) for 2 minutes at 18” height.

• Simulate valve opening/closing at 60” height.

• Maneuver 185 lbs from floor to 4” height once.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a high-quality, safety-focused, GMP environment.

• Hands-on work with room to grow skills in manufacturing and packaging operations.

• Competitive pay and benefits (add details if available).