Equipment Operators (2nd and 3rd shift)

Kdc One; New Albany, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kdc One is seeking a Packaging Operator to operate and maintain major equipment on production lines in a safe, efficient, cost-effective, and quality-focused environment.

The role requires proficiency with packaging equipment and adherence to SOPs, WI, and FDA good manufacturing practices, with responsibilities including minor repairs, quality checks, and training support.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year operating major packaging equipment.
• HS Diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain major packaging equipment including fillers, labelers, bottle sorters, and auto-packers.
• Follow all safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to maximize production and identify malfunctions.
• Assist with preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct random quality inspections to ensure products meet specs and codes.
• Maintain clean, organized production area in line with FDA cGMP.
• Record production downtime and update production boards/scan barcodes.
• Assist in training new or existing employees; act as back-up to Team Lead when needed.
• Complete SOPs, Work Instructions, and related paperwork per policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of customer and other sensitive information.
• Work overtime as required by workload.

Job description

Summary:

The This position is responsible for operating and maintaining major equipment on the production lines in accordance with applicable standard operating procedures (SOP’s), work instructions (WI) in a safe, efficient, cost effective and quality focused atmosphere.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proficient in all Packaging Operator Responsibilities/accountabilities.
• Follow all company safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Operates and maintains major equipment, including but not limited to fillers, labelers, automated bottle sorters and auto-packers.
• Prepares and performs minor repairs and adjustments on equipment to maximize production runs or to identify equipment malfunctions or abnormal operations to the Process Mechanic and Team Leader or Management.
• Perform Assigned machine cleanings or fragrance or comas necessary assists Mechanics with Preventative Maintenance (PM) on equipment.
• Random or required finished good inspections throughout the shift to ensure finished products meet quality specifications and contain the correct codes on finished goods units and boxes.
• Performs all work in a manner that is consistent with the company’s quality system and FDA good manufacturing practices, includes always maintaining a clean and orderly production area.
• Update production boards or scan appropriate bar codes to track production downtime events.
• Assist in the training of new or existing employees.
• Functions as a back‑up to the Team Lead as requested by Management.
• Completes SOPs, Work Instructions, and other paperwork according to established company policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information,and other sensitive and confidential information.
• Exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed due to workplace demands. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have one year operating a major equipment including but not limited to fillers, labelers, automated bottle sorters and auto-packers)
• HS Diploma or GED equivalent is highly preferred. In lieu of a Diploma or GED, years of experience, knowledge, skills and fit will be considered.

SAP and HMI experience preferred.