Packaging Machine Operator

Packaging Machine Operator

City: Hillsborough

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Supply​

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

The Packaging Technician is responsible for operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing packaging equipment to support safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations. This role performs equipment startups, changeovers, shutdowns, basic maintenance, and CIL (Clean, Inspect, Lubricate) activities while adhering to safety, quality, and operational standards. As skills and experience grow, the Packaging Technician advances through defined skill levels, demonstrating increased technical expertise, independence, and contribution to continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is not currently offering VISA sponsorship or relocation.

Your responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production, including equipment startups, shutdowns, product changeovers, and routine machine operation in accordance with safety, quality, and operating standards.

• Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform basic maintenance activities, and support equipment reliability through inspections, corrective actions, and Clean, Inspect, Lubricate (CIL) processes.

• Maintain compliance with all safety requirements, including PPE usage, lockout/tagout procedures, behavioral safety programs, housekeeping standards, and timely reporting of incidents or unsafe conditions.

• Utilize HMI systems and established centerlines to optimize equipment performance, achieve production and OEE targets, and identify operational losses, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improved efficiency.

• Ensure product quality and regulatory compliance by performing line clearances, routine quality checks, completing required documentation, and adhering to GMP, ISO, Micro-B, and Reckitt standards.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance safety, quality, reliability and equipment performance

The experience we're looking for

• Manufacturing or packaging experience preferred.

• Previous experience operating, adjusting, troubleshooting, and optimizing liquid filling, capping, labeling, and packaging equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of safety requirements, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Demonstrated ability to perform equipment startups, shutdowns, changeovers, line clearances, routine inspections, and basic preventive maintenance while maintaining production efficiency, product quality, and compliance with established procedures.

• Working knowledge of production documentation, batch records, quality inspection processes, and the ability to identify and resolve minor mechanical or operational issues to minimize downtime and support production targets.

• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment to safely move raw materials, components, and finished goods throughout the production environment.

• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing setting.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The skills for success

Manufacturing & Production Knowledge; Mechanical Aptitude & Troubleshooting; Safety Mindset; Quality Focus; GMP Knowledge; Perform Equipment Change-overs; LOTO; Teamwork & Communication

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

US salary ranges

$24hr

US pay transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year. Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io .Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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