Packaging Operator
Talascend is currently seeking a Packaging Operator for a contract opportunity with our client in Havre de Grace, Maryland.
Overview
The role involves operating packaging equipment safely and efficiently, performing maintenance and troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Operate packaging equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Understand and comply with site ESHQ procedures, cGMPs and SOPs.
- Perform field quality tests and document in SPC program.
- Perform basic maintenance, changeover, set up, and troubleshooting of packaging equipment.
- Correctly complete and submit work orders for equipment failures.
- Clean and purge packaging equipment.
- Document, package and clean activities in Packaging worksheets and Process Logbooks.
- Transfer finished goods within the Inventory Management System.
- Safely and properly operate a forklift.
- Work effectively in teams to meet daily demand requirements.
- Communicate hourly status of line to affected personnel.
- Maintain a good attendance record within policy guidelines.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and personal behavior towards peers and management.
- Perform duties with minimum supervision.
- Share knowledge with co-workers for training purposes.
- Identify areas for continuous improvement and efficiency improvements.
- Participate in nonconformity investigations and help drive to root cause.
- Participate in regular training for EHS, Quality, and SOP updates.
- Assist shipping department when needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned or directed by plant management.
Qualifications
- High School education or General Equivalence Diploma required
- Preferred: Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
Requirements
- Must possess a good attitude and strong work ethic.
- Must be dependable and have a high degree of integrity.
- Must be a self-starter, able to multi-task, work independently and perform in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be flexible to change.
- Ability to effectively communicate between team members and other departments.
- Ability to work in a production environment where heat, cold, dust and discomfort are common.
- Willingness to work flexible schedule and overtime when needed.
- Ability to lift 40lbs on a consistent basis with repetitive motion.
- Ability to lift 50lbs on an occasional basis.
- Ability to perform physical tasks for 12 hour periods of time.
- Ability to frequently climb flights of stairs and ladders.
- Ability to frequently mount and dismount fork truck.
- Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience with pumps, valves and motors.
- Experience with Microsoft Office platform.
Shift
Will be on days first 2 weeks Mon-Friday then rotation night/days every two weeks.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.