Packaging Technician

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; West Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanbia Nutritionals Inc. is seeking a production operator to set up and operate machinery, ensuring high quality output and efficient line performance. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in paperwork, and adherence to SOPs.

The position requires light physical work and the ability to lift up to 55 pounds, with 0–1 year of production experience preferred and strong English communication skills in both spoken and written form.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to follow direction and work with Standard Operating Procedures.
• 0 to 1 years’ experience in a production environment.
• Clear command of the English language both verbal and written.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machinery to meet production targets.
• Maintain line operations under supervision direction.
• Operate knife or filler independently as assigned.
• Complete production paperwork with minimal corrections.
• Follow safety rules and regulatory SOPs, GMPs, HACCP.
• Support maintenance and cleanliness of work area.

Skills

English Proficiency

Basic Computer Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

N/A

Job description

At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers around dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market. We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible and accountable for set-up, operation of machinery. Responsible for ensuring the machine produces high quality products, runs smoothly and at capacity, and is properly maintained. With direction from supervisor responsible for established machine and shift productivity, quality, and yield requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of all LOTO locations and what actions require LOTO
• Maintain line operations with direction from supervisor
• Independent operation of either knife or filler
• Complete all production paperwork with minimal direction and minimal required corrections
• Demonstrate they can work safely following rules and regulations
• Clear understanding of SOP’s, GMP’s, Allergens, HACCP, Food Defense, Color Code, Documentation, Log Books, Hand Washing, Uniform and Locker policy once fully trained and onboarded.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to follow direction and work with Standard Operating Procedures.

Experience Required:

• 0 to 1 years’ experience in a production environment

Language, Computer & Numeracy:

• Clear command of the English language both verbal and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 55 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Involves moderate physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature.
• Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

Typical Environmental Conditions

• May be exposed to moderate noise levels (i.e. office equipment, light traffic)
• May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels (i.e. production equipment, forklifts, heavy traffic).
• May be exposed to humidity, intense heat and cold, outdoor weather conditions, and fumes and toxic chemicals.
• May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.

DISCLAIMER

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Are you someone who likes to make it happen, make it better and make it fun? If so, our company offers you an excellent opportunity to do really interesting work and develop a career in a dynamic and innovative environment that is all about making you and our business successful.

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.