2nd Shift Manufacturing Process Technician I

Opella; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 23,435 - 33,377; Full time

Job summary

Opella is seeking a Processing Technician to manufacture bulk blend products, ensuring set-up, operation, tear-down, and cleaning of equipment. You will work with cGMPs and SOPs to drive seamless production in our processing area.

This is a 2nd shift position (Sunday-Thursday, 10:00pm-6:00am). You’ll operate, monitor, and maintain equipment, document production, and contribute to a culture that values safety and quality while supporting sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• You must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in manufacturing/production including operating high-speed packaging or assembly equipment, start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
• Proficiency with operating various packaging machinery and tools, including lift trucks, tape machines, fillers, cappers, labelers, and bundlers.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production lines, ensuring safety, quality and output.
• Troubleshoot and propose smarter, simpler ways to keep things running.
• Learn and take early ownership to build skills and confidence.
• See how your work supports sustainability goals and protects people and the planet.
• Work as part of a team that’s simple, supportive and outcome-focused.

Skills

Packaging machinery

Forklift operation

Quality control

Production recording

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tableting presses

Mills

Grinders

Conveyors

Mixers

Packaging equipment

Job description

Opella is seeking a Processing Technician to manufacture bulk blend products, ensuring set-up, operation, tear-down, and cleaning of equipment. You will work with cGMPs and SOPs to drive seamless production in our processing area.

This is a 2nd shift position (Sunday-Thursday, 10:00pm-6:00am). You’ll operate, monitor, and maintain equipment, document production, and contribute to a culture that values safety and quality while supporting sustainability goals.