Packaging Material Handler II - 201 (B-shift)

PAI Pharma; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nicotine-free campus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations provided

Job summary

PAI Pharma in Greenville, South Carolina, is seeking a Packaging Material Handler – Level II. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe handling, movement, and storage of materials. Successful candidates will possess strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

The position requires a high school diploma, 2 years of experience in relevant environments, and may involve physical labor including lifting and standing for extended periods.

Join PAI Pharma for a nicotine-free work environment focused on health and safety.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in industrial cleaning or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to operate transfer equipment and understand fluid dynamics.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate pumps and other equipment to transfer bulk materials.
• Maintain records of transfers, volumes, and cleaning schedules.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet goals.
• Monitor inventory levels of materials on packaging lines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability

Applied math and measurement skills

Effective communication and teamwork

Recordkeeping and documentation accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training preferred

Tools

RF scanner gun

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

Job Summary: Responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and handling of large quantities of raw materials, intermediate goods, or finished products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate pumps, valves, hoses, and other equipment to transfer bulk materials between tanks.
• Clean and sanitize portable tanks using approved methods and chemicals.
• Inspect tanks and transfer equipment for wear, damage, or contamination.
• Monitor transfer processes to ensure accuracy, prevent spills, and maintain product integrity.
• Maintain detailed records of transfers, volumes, cleaning schedules, and safety checks.
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE usage and confined space procedures.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet operational goals.
• Monitor the inventory levels of all materials on each packaging line. Transport materials from the materials staging area and deliver to the appropriate packaging line, as needed, to ensure there are no delays in production due to inadequate supply.
• Ensure that all materials delivered to the packaging line are appropriately identified per SOP and GMP regulations.
• Confirm with the packaging batch record and any computer-generated picklists that the appropriate materials are approved and are delivered for the appropriate production lot. Ensure that all materials delivered to the packaging line are appropriately documented in the packaging batch record and associated picklists.
• Monitor inventory of Zone 1 gowning supplies (shoe covers, hair covers, beard covers) and general packaging supplies (copier paper, cleaning solutions). Replenish materials as needed.
• Manage the transport of in-process waste drums to and from the packaging area. Transfer in-process waste to the appropriate storage totes, once the material is appropriately measured, documented, and reconciled.
• When needed, perform duties required at the assigned workstations on the packaging lines, including visual inspections of product, manual insertion of product labeling, placing filled units in shipper cases, measurement and documentation of in-process waste, assembly of finished product kits, re-inspections, and case weight checks/verification.
• Perform general housekeeping to keep work areas, materials staging areas, and packaging areas clean and tidy.
• Assist with line changeovers/set-up between product lots, including removal/addition of materials, cleaning of area and packaging line, and cleaning of equipment.

Packaging Material Handler – Level II

• Use a lift truck to pull materials from warehouse storage racks per computer-generated picklists and place in materials staging area for transport to packaging lines.
• Remove finished pallets from the packaging lines/staging area and transport to finished product storage area in the warehouse.
• Use an RF scanner gun to scan appropriate barcodes to record the entry of finished product inventory in the appropriate bin location in computer systems.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Applied math and measurement skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Recordkeeping and documentation accuracy.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• 2 years experience in industrial cleaning, bulk handling, or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to operate transfer equipment and understand fluid dynamics.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Physical ability to lift, bend, and work in confined spaces.
• Familiarity with OSHA and environmental regulations is a plus.
• Experience in cGMP environment preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Requires lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Some bending, stooping, squatting is required.
• Pushing and/or pulling pallet lifts for transport of materials.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. PAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, PAI will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. PAI uses E-Verify.

PAI Pharma is a nicotine-free campus, meaning the use of nicotine products—including cigarettes, vaping, chewing tobacco, and any other nicotine-containing substances—is strictly prohibited on company property. All employees should be able to complete their full shift without the need to use nicotine. By joining PAI Pharma, you agree to adhere to our nicotine-free workplace policy, which supports a healthier environment for all employees.

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