Packaging Technician - 12-Hour Shift, Entry Level

Altium Healthcare; Argos (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Argos, IN seeks an entry-level Production Packaging Associate to safely package materials, load and move products, and follow GMPs. The role involves operating packaging equipment, maintaining clean work areas, and supporting continuous production on the 12-hour D shift.

Ideal candidates have basic math and computer skills, a HS diploma or GED, and willingness to train within 90 days. We emphasize teamwork, safety, and adherence to customer packaging requirements.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Basic computer experience required.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates safe work practices by wearing PPE and following safety policies.
• Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to work schedule.
• Demonstrates a Teamwork attitude by working well with others.
• Adheres to company General Manufacturing Policies.
• Keeps the work area neat, clean, and organized.
• Monitors conveyor belts and clear bottle jams from lines.
• Picks up dropped bottles from production floor and places into designated bins.
• Places discarded bottles into grinder, if applicable.
• Inspects the quality of bottles during production, packaging, and labeling.
• Performs bottle inspections, such as drop tests for designated lines.
• Immediately escalates all bottle abnormalities, defects and quality issues when found.
• Monitors supply levels of packaging materials and replenish as needed.
• Ensure correct labeling, bottle description and packaging of product in accordance with specific customer requirements.
• Move finished goods to designated area.
• Ensure efficient setup and organization of workstations. Maintain inventory levels and restock supplies as needed to facilitate smooth transitions between shifts
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Duties may differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design.

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic computer experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Altium Packaging in Argos, IN seeks an entry-level Production Packaging Associate to safely package materials, load and move products, and follow GMPs. The role involves operating packaging equipment, maintaining clean work areas, and supporting continuous production on the 12-hour D shift.

Ideal candidates have basic math and computer skills, a HS diploma or GED, and willingness to train within 90 days. We emphasize teamwork, safety, and adherence to customer packaging requirements.