About this opportunity
Highland Laboratories lists this Packaging Machine Operator opportunity in saint benedict, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Packaging Department General LaborerContributes to the efficient operation of the Packaging Department by providing beginning through intermediate skill level in operating and monitoring packaging machines, resulting in the manufacture of quality products.Essential Functions:Learn and practice Standard Operation Procedures (SOP's) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) established for the Packaging Department.Process products using proper procedures, including proper machinery settings, pulling correct components, good product appearance and quality.Monitor filler, capper, induction sealer, cottoner, video jet, and labeler.Maintain required paperwork and logs associated with department.Maintain daily production schedules.Follow all changeover and clean-up procedures established in SOP's.Maintain clean machines, equipment, and department.Follow all safety procedures established for department and plant.Communicate with Packaging Supervisor, and other departments regarding daily operations.Marginal Functions:Help out in other departments when operations are slow.Contribute to the maintenance of an organized packaging area.Mechanical abilities required for machine operationPhysical Requirements:Vision, hearing, and speaking to meet performance standard.Bending, stooping, climbing, twisting, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, manual dexterity and large motor skills needed to work with the following tools: scoops, screen, hand truck, pallet jacks, carts, machine parts, and drums.Experience and current ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry it up to ten yards on a frequent basis.Equipment Used:Kalish Monocount, Cozzoli, Video Jet, Langguth, scoops, drums, scales, heat guns, cap sealer, glue guns, heat tunnel, packet machines, powder filler, inspection table, and other supporting production equipment and tools.Work Environment:May require overtime during peak periods or as business needs dictate.Requires compliance to all department and company Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operation Procedures.Requires ability to work in an environment that contains fumes, dust, odors, noise, chemicals, temperature variations, and varying levels of ventilation.Requires team-orientation, common sense and good judgment, professional behavior, effective communication (oral and written), and problem solving skills.Requires ability to take and follow directions, time management skills, organizational development and improvement.Qualifications:Good knowledge of math, including metric weights and measures.Experience with reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending fluent English.Demonstrated reliability and attention to quality.Experience within vitamin / agricultural / food products industry preferred.Experience within a production environment preferred.
Worksite address
saint benedict, OR, 97373, US
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