Chemical Packager, Drypack - 2nd Shift

3M HEALTHCARE; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 30,307 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE is seeking a Chemical Packager for second shift (afternoons) in Fairlawn, NJ. The role involves weighing, filling, labeling, sealing, and packaging operations, plus general warehouse duties such as unloading bottle trucks and organizing materials.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; prior manufacturing/production experience is preferred; forklift experience is helpful and powered industrial trucks operation is required. Training may include first shift briefly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: manufacturing/operations/lab experience.
• Forklift operator experience is helpful; ability to operate powered industrial trucks is required.

Responsibilities

• Weighing, filling, labeling, sealing, and other packaging operations for various bottle sizes.
• General warehouse duties such as unloading bottle trucks and keeping packaging materials in order.
• Transport bulk material, bottles, caps, and supplies to the filling location.
• Complete necessary information for record-keeping.
• Set up scale, verify bottle size, and set up containers to be filled.
• Work safely and produce quality products.

Skills

English literacy

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered industrial trucks (forklift)

Job description

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards. Fluctuating temperatures (hot/cold), loud noises from equipment/machinery, and some PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.). Standing for full shift, various outside weather conditions, and work with hazardous/toxic materials.

Location

Fairlawn, NJ

Compensation

$22.25 per hour, shift differential $0.50 per hour.

Job Description

The Chemical Packager is a unionized position responsible for weighing, filling, labeling, sealing, and other packaging operations as well as general warehouse duties related to packaging materials, such as unloading bottle trucks and keeping materials in order.

A Day in the Life

• Weighing, filling, labeling, sealing, and other packaging operations for various bottle sizes.
• General warehouse duties such as unloading bottle trucks and keeping packaging materials in order.
• Transport bulk material, bottles, caps, and supplies to the filling location.
• Complete necessary information for record‑keeping.
• Set up scale, verify bottle size, and set up containers to be filled.
• Work safely and produce quality products.

Scheduled Training

Training for the role may include first shift work for a limited time.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Preferred: work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting, or related field.
• Preferred: experience in a cGMP environment.
• Forklift operator experience is helpful; ability to operate powered industrial trucks is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and write in English.
• Commitment to working in a safe and efficient manner.
• Capability to operate powered industrial trucks; forklift operator experience helpful.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Candidate must be comfortable working with hazardous and non‑hazardous materials and able to work alternately in a seated or standing position.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay rate and additional shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and designated paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• National medical, dental, and vision plans with health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, commuter benefits.
• Paid parental leave: 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
• Accident and life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan.

Additional Compensation

Eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.