Packaging Operator - M - Thurs 5:45am - 4:15pm

Position : Packaging Operator

Location : Sparks, MD

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Industrial

Level of Experience : Entry Level

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

Work days/hours: M - Thurs 5:45am - 4:15pm

Must be clean shaven. Must be comfortable wearing respirator. Small % of workday.

Job Description:

• Responsible for the labeling, inspecting and packaging of final container products with manual and/or automated packaging systems.
• Operates equipment that packages materials or products by inserting them into containers or filling containers from spouts or chutes.
• May perform other packaging tasks including placing labels on packages, operating small production equipment, putting manuals into binders, counting and sorting various items, and forming or breaking down boxes for final product. May also set-up, change-over and operate labeling and packaging equipment.
• Responsible for data entry and imprinting computer generated labels. May perform or assist in final check of completed documents for completeness and accuracy. Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves complex issues associated with packaging operations.

• Responsible for the labeling, inspecting and packaging of final container products with manual and/or automated packaging systems.
• Operates equipment that packages materials or products by inserting them into containers or filling containers from spouts or chutes.
• May perform other packaging tasks including placing labels on packages, operating small production equipment, putting manuals into binders, counting and sorting various items, and forming or breaking down boxes for final product.
• May also set-up, change-over and operate labeling and packaging equipment.
• Responsible for data entry and imprinting computer generated labels.
• May perform or assist in final check of completed documents for completeness and accuracy. Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves complex issues associated with packaging operations.
• Responsible for packaging materials in accordance with standard manufacturing procedures (SMP) and standard operating procedures (SOP) including equipment set-up, equipment clean-up and documentation of such process
• Filling, assembling, labeling and inspecting under little/no supervision
• May be responsible for maintaining accuracy in weighing materials per the correct SMP and SOP weight tolerances
• Must be a good communicator within the manufacturing team to effectively define status of product or process between shifts either orally or with the use of written status reports
• May be responsible for moving required materials from defined storage or staging areas to workspace using material handling equipment
• Demonstrates ability to set-up, operate and clean production equipment including weighing scales, hand-filling equipment, Integrated Fill Lines (IFL), bagging equipment and shrink-wrap equipment
• Maintains accurate production records, which include operation/cleaning logs, batch history records, label reconciliation, work order information and other pertinent data
• Uses independent judgment in troubleshooting and problem solving under little/no supervision
• Conduct minor equipment repairs and identify and resolve equipment problems
• Provides support to lead and/or supervisor when necessary
• May provide training support for on-boarding and/or new procedures
• May provide support on special projects
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Must follow all client housekeeping policies and procedures
• Must follow all client safety policies and procedures
• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet client business requirements
• Performs other duties as required