1st Shift -Packaging Technician

Fladger Associates; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fladger Associates in Athens, GA is seeking a 1st shift Packaging Technician to prepare and package vaccines. You will operate packaging equipment, label finished goods, and ensure compliance with cGMP/SOPs in a 6:30 am–3:00 pm shift. The role includes equipment troubleshooting and line clearance responsibilities.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of manufacturing experience, strong attention to detail, and basic math and computer skills. Light lifting up to 35 lbs is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Package vaccines and operate packaging equipment.
• Label and package finished goods to meet quality standards.
• Maintain 40-hour work week from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.
• Perform labeling, inspection and packaging per cGMP and SOPs.
• Troubleshoot packaging equipment issues and set up/change-overs.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Labelers

Vision systems

Heat tunnel

Forklift

Job description

Athens, GA

Contract Duration: 6-36 months

Rate: Negotiable

Responsibilities

• Excellent employment opportunity for a 1st Shift -Packaging Technician in the Athens, GA area.
• Package vaccines, run machinery
• Label and package finished good
• 40 hours/ 6:30 am to 3:00 pm
• To perform the duties associated with labeling, inspecting, and packaging of vaccines.
• Responsible for operating packaging equipment ensuring target line rates are met.
• Collaborates effectively with other functional groups to ensure production goals are achieved and completed in a timely manner
• Operation of packaging equipment (e.g.: labelers, pick and place, heat tunnel, vision systems, forklift, etc.)
• Inspect product accurately and efficiently to meet quality guidelines.
• Perform equipment change-over, set-up.
• Responsible for initial troubleshooting for packaging equipment issues (e.g. Labelers, Pick and place, heat tunnel, etc.)
• Ensure that proper cGMP documentation is follow for completeness and adherence to our procedures and in a timely manner.
• Read, understand, and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Preparation of QA Line clearances (e.g. Small volume line).
• Maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment.
• Maintains facilities and equipment as required by Standard Operating Procedures.
• Cross-training in other areas within the department as require to meet business needs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Shift Line Leader or Supervisor.

Communication

• Communicates processing needs to co-workers.
• Communicates progress several times a day to the shift line leader and/or Supervisor.
• Communicates at the time of event any process occurrences to shift line leader and/or Supervisor (escalation process).
• Communicates facility and inventory related needs daily.

Assessment

• Monitors process against manufacturing records, data capture forms and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Participates in Daily Performance Review (Team).

Systems

• Completes batch tickets with materials consumed during execution.
• Provides feedback as to feasibility of improvement proposed by others.
• Adheres to defined process sequences.

Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the HSE Program. Work in a safe and responsible manner. Supports safety policies and procedures. Identifies and properly reports unsafe work habits, conditions, and/or practices.

Experience

• High School Diploma
• Associates preferred or equivalent experience
• 2 to 3 years manufacturing experience
• Detail oriented with effective communication skills and quality conscious
• Equipment/Process troubleshooting skills
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
• Basic math and computer skills

Preferred

• 5+ year of related experience.
• Forklift certified