2nd Shift - Packaging Operator

at  Catalyst Nutraceuticals

Position Title: Packaging Operator - 2nd Shift
Reports to: Production Manager
Location: 1720 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Suite A, Buford, GA 30518
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
CATALYST NUTRACEUTICALS is engaged in manufacturing dietary supplements of only the highest quality, setting industry standards every step of the way. We feel a responsibility for every product we make. Our company has grown by building—and maintaining—solid relationships. We work as a team with our employees, our customers, and the industry as a whole. We draw heavily on the expertise of all our trusted ingredient suppliers, vendors, printers, testing labs and others to ensure we stay at the forefront of industry trends—delivering the best in pricing and quality. It’s not just good sense, it’s good business.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the manager/supervisor/lead person, the packaging operator is to ensure that the quality and quantity of packaged goods conform to the standards of Catalyst Nutraceuticals. The packaging operator handles functions such as starting up and shutting down machines and ensuring the sanitation of the packaging equipment they are responsible for. Specific responsibilities for the role include.

EDUCATION:

• High School education, or GED

EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Ability to perform the physical labor necessary.
• Strong organizational and efficiency skills.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Previous completed training in CGMP standards and guidelines.

Key Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Ability to operate forklifts to move packages from one place to another
• Previous completed training in CGMP standards and guidelines
• Extensive knowledge in breakdown, cleaning, setup, and repair of packaging machines

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to complete paperwork. Basic computer skills required. Excellent organizational, planning and attention to detail. Initiative to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision required. Good communication and interpersonal skills required.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Submission to, and ability to pass, a thorough pre-employment background check by Catalyst is a requirement of employment.

• Required to competently operate packaging equipment independently as well as within a team environment
• Must be able to comprehend manuals and operational instructions for different types of packaging machines.
• Match all labels with batch records
• Must be able to document packaging process information as per sop.
• Monitor packaging line operation periodically and report any abnormal conditions to the manager.
• Complies with company policies and procedures and maintains regular work attendance.
• Personal responsibility for following safety rules, FDA, and OSHA regulations, SOAPs and cGMP guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Handle startup and shut down duties pertaining to packaging equipment at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Responsible for packaging integrity and quality checks on each packaging order.
• Monitor correct product weights and ensure that they are maintained throughout the shift.
• Handle/discard waste that packaging machineries edict in a safe manner.
• Educate workers on exercising caution to avoid accidents and prevent injuries.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area by ensuring that floors are clean and organized appropriately.
• Assist in developing sops and handle reviews of manufacturing batch records.
• Tend to be packaging machines by using appropriate controls to package different items.
• Load and unload items into packaging machines and remove rejected packages to be isolated as surplus.
• Secure packaged items by gluing, taping, tying, stapling, or attaching fasteners.
• Sort, label, grade and inspect packaged products.
• Stack packaged items in storage areas or on delivery pallets using jack pallets or forklifts.