Packaging Operator I - 3rd Shift - ($23.50 including Shift Differential)

Loreal; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Loreal in Florence, KY is seeking a Packaging Operator I to run packaging lines and coordinate multiple equipment modules on the 3rd shift. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, training temporaries, performing quality checks, and maintaining production records while adhering to GMP standards and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging lines and multiple equipment modules (fillers, cappers, cartoners, case packers) to maintain production flow.
• Train temporary staff on safety and quality procedures.
• Perform quality checks and complete required paperwork with QA/processing teams.
• Handle line washout, sanitization, and setup tasks including weights and alignments.
• Document and track labor hours, batch numbers, and production reports.

Job description

Job Title: Packaging Operator I

Location: Florence, KY

Shift Information

3rd Shift + ($23.50 including Shift Differential)

Sunday PM/Thursday PM - 10 pm to 6:10 am, Friday morning

Position summary:

Operate packaging equipment to produce quality products in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Functions:

• Fully Supports an interdependent safety culture and works proactively to accomplish the safety mission in the plant of zero accidents.
• Supports and embraces the Quality and Environmental missions of the Plant
• Respectfully, through words and actions, work cooperatively with team members.
• Operate packaging lines per prescribed methods, maintaining production flow and efficient operation. Operators must be able to manage multiple equipment modules simultaneously (i.e. fillers, cappers, cartoners, case packers).
• Follow all safety rules and regulations. (RIS, RIO, OSHA and departmental)
• Maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Train new operators in the areas of Machine operation, Safety, Productivity, Quality, ISO procedures.
• Follow all quality policies and Procedures.
• Handle minor troubleshooting of equipment (i.e. clearing jams, weight adjustments, capper adjustments)
• Handle line washout, sanitization, and associated paperwork to include disassembly and assembly of fillers and setting weights.
• Stock lines as necessary
• Assign staff to position online, explain responsibility associated with each position. Monitor to ensure that all employees assigned to the line are operating safely.
• Document Work Order information (batch numbers, etc.) requiring direct contact with processors.
• Document and track direct labor hours, production reporting, and efficiency.
• Perform quality checks and associated paperwork with limited support from the QA, warehouse and processing departments
• Administer the pocket defect program
• Practice GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Handle assembly work when required (example: pack bottles into shippers, palletize, place pumps, etc.)
• Train temporary staff in the areas of Safety and Quality. Provide work instruction for temporaries.

Requirements:

• Ability to work overtime as needed (voluntary/occasionally mandated)
• Prolonged Standing (continual movement to all positions within Packaging line)
• Occasional Lifting - less than or equal to 25 lbs.
• Frequent bending and stooping
• Speak and understand English language.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis is required. No immigration support/sponsorship offered for this role.

Preferred skills:

• Previous and/or current line operations experience
• Experience trouble shooting
• Inspections experience
• Experience in a role responsible for meeting standard production goals/KPIs
• Manufacturing line experience- large equipment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting [e-mail]. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.

Our Safe Together Plan: Your safety is our highest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhanced protection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees. We must all operate with the shared responsibility for each other.

References

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• https://www.loreal.com/en/commitments-and-responsibilities/
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