Operator 1, Packaging Operations

Katalyst-Healthcares-; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst-Healthcares- in Woburn, MA is seeking an entry‑level Packaging Technician to support labeling and packaging of clinical and commercial products. You will help ensure packaging meets procedures and quality standards, inspect in‑process materials, and maintain accurate batch records and inventory counts.

The role requires basic math, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team with a flexible schedule including overtime.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math skills for batch record calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in packaging and labeling.
• Ability to work in a team and follow procedures strictly.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including overtime and rotating shifts.
• Familiarity with computers for general business tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for manual inspection, labelling, and packaging of clinical and commercial products.
• Perform finished product packaging to satisfy customer, internal, clinical, and other demand.
• Ensure finished product is packaged per procedures and quality specs.
• Inspect in-process packaging and components for quality; remove defects.
• Maintain timely documentation of manufacturing activities including device history records and inventory counts.
• Perform math calculations to assist in batch records.
• Assist with inventory counting as required.
• Participate in safety audits and daily safety discussions.
• Perform routine cleaning of packaging station and equipment.
• Abide by PPE and contamination control requirements.
• Handle hazardous waste as appropriate.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

We package plant-based haemostatic powder (AristaTM AH Absorbable Haemostatic Powder). The only "hazard " is the 70/30 alcohol solution we use for cleaning, which is hazardous due to its flammability.

Job Requirements

• Responsible for the manual inspection, labelling, and packaging of clinical and commercial products.
• Perform finished product packaging as required to satisfy all customer, internal, clinical, and other demand.
• Ensure finished product is packaged in accordance with procedures and Quality specifications.
• Inspect in-process packaging, components to ensure consistent quality and remove defective products and packaging material.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of manufacturing activities related to product packaging, including but not limited to device history records and inventory counts.
• Perform simple mathematical calculations required to assist in completion of batch records.
• Assist with inventory counting activities as required.
• Participate in safety audits as required and actively engage in daily safety discussions/observations.
• Perform routine cleaning of packaging station and processing equipment.
• Abide by all personal protective equipment and product contamination control (i.e. gowning) requirements.
• Handle hazardous waste as appropriate.
• High school diploma/GED.
• A minimum of 6 months of industry work experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Good documentation practices.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule including static or rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Familiarity with computers and various software for general business functionality.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.