Packaging Operator

System One; East Durham (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Packaging Operator for the third shift in East Durham, NY 12423. This contract role runs 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM on a 2/2/3 cycle, onsite, with compensation at $26.95 per hour. You will operate automated toothpaste packaging lines and support materials handling and quality checks.

Responsibilities include line maintenance, changeovers, inventory, safety compliance, SAP transactions, and documentation of batch activity to ensure top performance and waste reduction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, every other weekend.
• Basic computer skills: data entry, email, MS Word and Excel.
• Manufacturing or production environment experience preferred.
• Experience with equipment maintenance and changeovers preferred.
• Able to lift up to 55 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Effective communication with coworkers and management preferred.
• Overtime availability.
• Experience operating pallet jacks or forklifts preferred.
• Accurate math and measurement skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated toothpaste packaging lines up to 450 tubes per minute.
• Handle packaging materials and finished goods.
• Maintain cleanliness of area and equipment.
• Perform autonomous maintenance to keep lines running.
• Assist maintenance tech with preventive maintenance.
• Conduct inventories of packaging materials.
• Perform tasks with focus on safety and compliance.
• Record batch activity and document results in SAP.
• Identify process improvements and cost savings opportunities.
• Follow procedures and batch documentation per GMP.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team communication

Autonomous maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Packaging Operator - 3rd Shift
Location: East Durham, NY 12423
Type: Contract
Compensation: $26.95/hr
Work Model: Onsite
Hours: 7pm-7:30am - 12.5 hours, 2/2/3 rotation

Responsibilities

• Operate our state-of-the-art fully automated toothpaste packaging lines operating at speeds up to 450 tubes per minute
• Handle packaging materials (cases of tubes and cartons, bundles of shippers, rolls of labels and wrap, slip sheets, caps, corners, pallets, etc.) and finished goods
• Maintain cleanliness of the area and the equipment
• Perform autonomous maintenance activities to keep the lines producing at top performance
• Assist maintenance technician on preventive maintenance activities
• Conduct inventories of packaging materials and products
• Perform all activities while focusing on safety and compliance
• Perform transactions in our enterprise resource system (SAP) to manage materials from receipt to final product
• Perform frequent quality checks and accurately document the results
• Document batch activity on computerized system
• Identify and action process improvement
• Understand and comply with all pertinent procedures, work instructions, forms, batch documentation and good manufacturing practices
• Search for cost savings and waste reduction opportunities

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, every other weekend off
• Basic computer skills (Data entry, email, file access, Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Manufacturing or Production environment experience (preferred)
• Experience with equipment/machinery maintenance and changeovers (preferred)
• Able to effectively communicate and work with co-workers, management, and other departments (preferred)
• Ability to routinely lift up to 55 pounds, stand, bend and walk for extended periods (preferred)
• Ability to work overtime to fulfill business need (preferred)
• Ability to operate industrial power lifts (pallet jacks and forklifts) (preferred)
• Confident in the use of basic math calculations, percentages, fractions, and decimal notation (preferred)
• Familiar with different measurement schemes (e.g. Kilograms vs pounds) (preferred)

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One 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, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.