Packaging Operator

General Information

Name


Packaging Operator


Employment Type


Temporary


Position level


Full-time


Virtual/Remote?


No


Labor Category


Light Industrial


Date


15-Jun-2026


City


North Chicago


State


Illinois


Country


United States


Ref #


9247860860


Description & Requirements

Description

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn't always easy. That's where Kelly comes in. We're seeking a Packaging Operator to work at a premier client in North Chicago IL 60048 .

Job Details:
Job Duration: 6 Months
Shift: 2nd Shift (2nd Shift: 2:45pm - 11pm)
Work schedule Days: Mon- Fri

Purpose:

• The Production Specialist I will work in a high performing and fast-paced pharmaceutical finishing operation in order to meet our production requirements while maintaining the utmost focus on safety and quality.
• He or she will support setup, changeover and packaging of pharmaceutical products.
• He or she will be expected to contribute to and build a team environment by working together with his or her peers daily on a finishing line.
• He or she will be responsible for creating a quality-focused environment by motivating/influencing others and always driving for excellence within his or her team.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and guidelines, and facilitate a proactive safety culture. Use company's approved tools for the job to minimize the introduction of extraneous matter into the packaging process.
• Perform all housekeeping cleans on the finishing lines. Able to complete line clearances for lot and list changes and perform blowing of the finishing line/equipment on 1-2 value stream(s).
• Assist in setup of automated equipment in primary or secondary packaging area within 1-2 value stream(s).
• Servicing and operating automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment to produce finished product on value stream(s) with the ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Perform Quality impactful tasks throughout the production run, including but not limited to challenges, parameters, pulling samples, in-process checks and bulk/commodity accountability.
• Sustain 6S of parts and tooling across the production floor.
• Escalate higher level safety, quality, technical and operating issues in a timely manner to the appropriate groups.
• Communicate and drive improvement opportunities through cross functional teams. Works closely with the production schedule and understands line priorities while working with minimal/limited supervision.
• Troubleshoots minor equipment related issues and performs minor adjustments to improve equipment efficiencies.

Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent. Technical experience and troubleshooting aptitude preferred. Technical certificate or degree preferred.
• Demonstrated focus and understanding of the importance of maintaining the highest level of quality and ensuring compliance to site level policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate issues to appropriate engineering and mechanical team required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new programs and applications required.
• Understanding and experience with systems such as POMs, SAP, and MAXIMO preferred.
• Knowledge of related cGMP requirements and procedures is preferred.
• Requires standing up to 8-12hs per day and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Work 40 to 48 hours per week and may work as many as 60 hours depending on manufacturing demands.

What happens next:
Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit.
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