Packaging Technician

Packaging Technician

Welcome to Haleon. We're a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we've grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.Our trusted portfolio of brands including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.Now it's time to fully realize the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

About the Role

As a Packaging Technician, you will support high-speed manufacturing operations by working on fully automated toothpaste packaging lines in a GMP-regulated environment. This hands-on role involves operating equipment, handling materials, completing quality checks, and maintaining accurate production documentation while prioritizing safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Role Responsibilities

• Operate state-of-the-art, fully automated packaging lines running at speeds of up to 450 tubes per minute
• Handle packaging materials and finished goods, including cartons, shippers, labels, pallets, and related supplies
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment and work areas
• Perform routine autonomous maintenance to keep packaging lines running efficiently
• Assist maintenance technicians with preventive maintenance activities
• Conduct inventory counts of packaging materials and finished products
• Perform material and production transactions in SAP, from receipt through final product
• Complete frequent quality checks and accurately document results
• Record batch and production activities in computerized systems
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost savings, and waste reduction
• Follow all safety requirements, GMP standards, and company procedures, including work instructions and batch documentation

Why You?

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of a HS Diploma/GED is required.
• This is an entry level position; prior work experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, every other weekend off.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 55 pounds, stand, bend and walk for extended periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing or production environment experience preferred.
• PIT/forklift experience is preferred.
• Experience with equipment/machinery maintenance and changeovers is a plus.
• Basic computer, math and measurement abilities strongly preferred.

Location this role is based in: Oak Hill, NY (East Durham). This is not a remote opportunity.

Starting Pay for this position is $24.50/hr plus any applicable shift differential.

Shift: Nights 7pm-7am, rotating schedule every other weekend off.

Benefits

Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.

Job Posting End Date

2026-06-12

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilizing our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It's important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programs that are open to all Haleon employees. The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

Accommodation Requests

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Note to Candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.