Packaging Operator I - Weekend Days - ($25.50 including Shift Differential)

L'Oreal USA, Inc; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

L’Oreal USA, Inc. in Florence, KY is seeking a Packaging Operator I to operate packaging equipment and support a safe, efficient production line. You will run multiple modules (fillers, cappers, cartoners, case packers) and help ensure product quality and line efficiency.

The role requires standing, occasional heavy lifting, and English proficiency with overtime as needed. Join a team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a large manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

• Must have line operations experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience troubleshooting packaging line equipment.
• Experience inspecting products and processes for quality.
• Track record of meeting standard production goals/KPIs.
• Experience with large manufacturing lines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment to maintain smooth production flow.
• Manage multiple equipment modules (fillers, cappers, cartoners, case packers).
• Perform minor equipment troubleshooting and adjustments.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards in the packaging area.
• Train temporary staff on safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Line operations experience

Troubleshooting

Inspections experience

Production goals/KPIs

Manufacturing line experience

Job description

Job Title: Packaging Operator I | Location: Florence, KY | Shift Information: WE Days: Sat/Sun: 6 AM to 6 PM (12-hour shifts) Two additional 8-hour second-shift workdays scheduled Mon/Fri, 2 PM to 10 PM

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 25lbs
• 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.

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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.