Packaging Operator, In-Plant

Quantix; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantix in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Packaging Operator to perform essential packaging tasks in a safe and productive environment. You will handle packaging, paperwork, and inventory, and may operate forklifts and perform light maintenance per site requirements.

You will adhere to GMP, 5S, and safety programs, and support quality assurance while maintaining clean and organized work areas. Rotating 12‑hour shifts (4 on/4 off) ensure 24/7 coverage.

Qualifications

• Must pass background screening
• Must pass drug & alcohol screening
• Must pass HASC/ISTC safety council classes
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain safe packaging, material handling, and visual inspection operations within guidelines and policy.
• Complies with Company and customer safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Utilize on-site Safety programs such as the JLA process.
• Operate and maintain GMP and 5S methodology.
• Maintain housekeeping in designated workspace around packaging and material handling operation.
• Operate with quality assurance in adherence to standards and requirements.
• Make constructive procedural and operational improvement recommendations to Management.
• Efficiently manage own time, activities, and resources; identify activities to accomplish objectives and coordinate actions.
• Perform tasks as assigned by supervision and/or management.

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Packaging Operators report to the In-Plant Operations Supervisor are directly responsible for performing essential packaging functions in a safe and productive environment. They are responsible for safe movement and packaging of all customers’ product. They are required to check and complete all required paperwork. They may also be required to maintain inventories, operate forklifts, perform light maintenance, and troubleshoot equipment. Packaging Operators will need to communicate any issues to management and maintenance to maintain 100% up time on production. Packaging Operators will comply with all company and customer site‑specific requirements.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Operate and maintain safe packaging, material handling, and visual inspection operations within the guidelines and policy.
• Complies with all Company and customer safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Utilize any onsite Safety programs such as the JLA process.
• Operate and maintain GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and 5S methodology.
• Maintain housekeeping in designated workspace around the warehouse packaging and material handling operation.
• Operate with quality assurance in adherence to standards and requirements.
• Makes constructive procedural and operational improvement recommendations to the Management
• Efficiently manages own time, activities, and resources. Identifies specific activities required to accomplish objectives, coordinates and takes action to achieve required results.
• Performs tasks as assigned by supervision and/or management.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Support the efforts of management in meeting profit and growth objectives as established in the strategic business plan.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and the organizations.
• Work safely, within the company guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).

Requirements

• Must be able to pass the site’s required background screening
• Must be able to pass the site’s required drug & alcohol screening
• Must be able to pass the site's required HASC/ISTC safety council classes
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License

Operational coverage

• Packaging Operations: 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 day a year operational coverage required to always ensure uptime for Plant Processing/Production Operations.
• Rotating days/nights shift work , 12-hour shifts, on a 4 on/4 off schedule

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Salary Description

$18.52/hour