Operator I - Packaging Machine

Confidential; Prestonsburg (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Training & development

Mentorship programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a packaging operator in Kentucky to support American Health Packaging. The role involves preparing materials, running packaging lines, and ensuring quality; shift is Mon-Fri, 7:00am-3:30pm, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus and $21.00 base pay (before shift differential).

The successful candidate will operate packaging equipment, follow SOPs, maintain records, and participate in continuous improvement efforts to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for labels and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Verify and prepare repackaging materials and equipment for production.
• Set up/changeover packaging machines following SOPs.
• Operate packaging equipment and troubleshoot as needed.
• Repackage raw materials into finished products within packaging specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist with maintenance escalation when required.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Good judgment

Problem solving

Overtime

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging equipment operation

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Details

This role is in support of American Health Packaging, a Cencora business offering pharma packaging services in the US

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Pay $21.00 not including shift differential

Responsibilities

• Verify and prepare repackaging material and equipment for production run
• Responsible for packaging machine set up/ changeovers for production runs. This includes following work instructions for equipment set up/ changeovers and following all work standards and SOPs
• Responsible for operating packaging equipment, including troubleshooting and making adjustments in accordance with work standards. Responsible for following escalation protocol in a timely manner when troubleshooting efforts fail.
• Responsible for repackaging raw material into finished product that are within packaging specifications and meet all quality standards.
• Responsible for working alongside of maintenance when escalation to maintenance support is needed for a mechanical issue
• Responsible for production room and equipment cleans/sanitation
• Has a thorough understanding of batch record information and using basic mathematical skills, records and prepares accurate and complete information.
• Responsible for being actively engaged in all technical training, as well as compliance and other training required as a member of the operations team.
• Adheres to all cGMPs, safety regulations and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping throughout the shift in the work areas.
• Works as a team member with other members of the AHP operations team to meet and/or exceed quality and production goals.
• Responsible for being an active participant in continuous improvement activities to promote improved efficiency and effectiveness of the production line.
• Work in partnership with supporting areas, such as quality to resolve issues that prevent the operations from achieving its goals.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education

Education:Requires completion of a high school diploma OR GED

Work Experience

Work Experience:Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write and understand the English language for the purpose of reading documents, product labels and instructions. Must have good written skills for the purpose of accurately completing compliance documentation for production runs.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others and work in a team based environment.
• Strong organizational skills; detail oriented.
• Ability to use good judgment in order to carry out detailed instructions.
• Basic problem solving capabilities for the purpose of troubleshooting issues in the production environment.
• Ability to work overtime when needed

What Cencora offers

• We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day.
• In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.
• This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.
• For details, visit

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals.

Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements.

If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call or email

. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis.

Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: Amerisource Health Services, LLC