Packaging Technician - Day Shift

gsknch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

6 months paid parental leave

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Haleon in New York is seeking a Packaging Technician to support automated toothpaste packaging lines, working 12-hour shifts from 7:00am to 7:00pm. You will help analyze root causes for process improvements and cost reductions while ensuring safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include handling packaging materials, performing maintenance, conducting quality checks, data entry in SAP, and pursuing opportunities for waste reduction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, every other weekend off.
• Basic computer skills (Data entry, email, Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Operate automated toothpaste packaging lines up to 450 tubes per minute.
• Handle packaging materials and finished goods.
• Maintain cleanliness of the area and equipment.
• Perform autonomous maintenance to keep lines at top performance.
• Conduct inventories of packaging materials and products.
• Perform quality checks and document results.
• Use SAP to manage materials from receipt to final product.

Skills

Packaging line experience

Safety mindset

Team communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Welcome to Haleon. We're a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we've grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter - one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands - including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® - lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it's time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose - to deliver better everyday health with humanity - at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

As a Packaging Technician , you will be responsible for supporting the packaging area to analyze root causes for process improvement and cost reductions. This position works 12hr shifts from 7:00am to 7:00pm.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Operate our state-of-the-art fully automated toothpaste packaging lines operating at speeds up to 450 tubes per minute
• Handle packaging materials (cases of tubes and cartons, bundles of shippers, rolls of labels and wrap, slip sheets, caps, corners, pallets, etc.) and finished goods
• Maintain cleanliness of the area and the equipment
• Perform autonomous maintenance activities to keep the lines producing at top performance
• Assist maintenance technician on preventive maintenance activities
• Conduct inventories of packaging materials and products
• Perform all activities while focusing on safety and compliance
• Performing transactions in our enterprise resource system (SAP) to manage materials from receipt to final product
• Perform frequent quality checks and accurately document the results
• Document batch activity on computerized system
• Identify and action process improvement
• Understand and comply with all pertinent procedures, work instructions, forms, batch documentation and good manufacturing practices
• Search for cost savings and waste reduction opportunities

Why you?

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, every other weekend off
• Basic computer skills (Data entry, email, file access, Microsoft Word and Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or Production environment experience
• Experience as a packaging operator
• Experience with equipment/machinery maintenance and changeovers
• Able to effectively communicate and work with co-workers, management, and other departments
• Mastery of one packaging line measured by OJT certification (Line Clearance, Changeover, and Quality)
• Ability to routinely lift up to 55 pounds, stand, bend and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to work overtime to fulfill business need
• Ability to operate industrial power lifts (pallet jacks and forklifts)
• Confident in the use of basic math calculations, percentages, fractions, and decimal notation
• Familiar with different measurement schemes (e.g., Kilograms vs pounds)
• To reach max range need to be certified in all packaging technologies (TFS-80, TFS-30, FPS-4)

Benefits

Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.

The starting Rate for this position is $24.50hr + 5% Performance Bonus

Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.

Job Posting End Date 2026-08-27

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creati