Packaging Mechanic II - 12 Hour - Night Shift

Amneal Pharmaceuticals; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Packaging Mechanic II to ensure continuous operation of packaging lines in the Packaging and Manufacturing departments. The role involves setup, routine maintenance, minor electrical troubleshooting, and collaboration with Engineering to install new packaging lines.

Night Shift – 12-hour rotating schedule (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM) with alternating weekend shifts required. Total rewards include a competitive benefits package and 401(k) matching contribution.

Qualifications

• Experience with packaging equipment and related manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair packaging line systems.
• Experience maintaining equipment and following preventive maintenance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair all packaging line systems and equipment.
• Repair packaging equipment including parts replacement.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure proper function of packaging equipment.
• Document work in equipment logbooks and communicate during shift handoffs.
• Train team members on equipment issues to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Packaging skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Documentation

Team training

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Description:

The Packaging Mechanic II will be responsible for the continuous functioning of various types of manufacturing packaging line systems and equipment within the Packaging and Manufacturing departments. The role will perform the setup of packaging equipment, routine maintenance, repair, minor electrical troubleshooting, and also partner with Engineering to install and commission new packaging lines.

Job Description:

The Packaging Mechanic II will be responsible for the continuous functioning of various types of manufacturing packaging line systems and equipment within the Packaging and Manufacturing departments. The role will perform the setup of packaging equipment, routine maintenance, repair, minor electrical troubleshooting, and also partner with Engineering to install and commission new packaging lines.

Night Shift – 12-hour rotating schedule (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM) with alternating weekend shifts required.

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoot and repair all packaging line systems and equipment including vertical form and fill bagging machines, rotary cartoners, weigh scales, tapers and conveyors. Partner with Engineering to install and commission new packaging lines systems. Perform system modifications of the existing lines as needed.
• Repair of packaging equipment. This includes root cause analysis problem identification, referencing technical documentation, assessment of material requirements, requisition placement, and actual repair. Responsible for the replacement of parts.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure all packaging equipment functions properly as well as follow and execute the preventative maintenance schedules.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of work in the equipment logbooks, communications, and verbally to coworkers during shift hand offs
• Train team members on equipment issues to eliminate future occurrences.

Qualifications

Education

• High School or GED - Required

Experience

• 5 years or more in Packaging equipment or related manufacturing equipment

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $25.00 to $35.00 per hour. In addition, Amneal offers a short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award, with this position within the first 12 months. Amneal ranges reflect the Company’s good faith estimate of what Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant skills. At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities.

About Us

Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] . Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.