Packer

Fresenius Kabi USA; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contributions

Paid vacation, holidays and personal D

Health benefits: medical, prescription

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi USA in Melrose Park, IL, is seeking a Packaging Operator to support multiple packaging lines, ensuring steady production flow, traying, nano-packaging, and pallet movement while following SOPs and quality procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma, ability to lift 40 lbs and transport up to 80 lbs, operate high-speed equipment, maintain logs, and participate in overtime as needed. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must lift up to 40 lbs and transport up to 80 lbs.
• Able to perform repetitive work on high-speed packaging lines.
• Ability to focus on detail during labeling and inspection.
• Move pallets using manual or battery-operated pallet jacks strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect labeled vials, lot numbers, expiration dates, inserts, trays, partitions, shippers, packing and palletizing shipper packs; maintain log on packaging lines.
• Perform skilled training for aggregation of shippers; qualified to work on high-speed automated inspection equipment (AIM).
• Perform and document line clearances before and after running a production lot; work on high-speed lines with HMIs; ensure packaged product meets all specifications.
• Comply with all SOPs and cGMPs and complete required training modules.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment and meet daily goals; assist with changeovers and setup of equipment as needed.
• Ensure correct setup and operation of all packaging equipment; maintain safety and alert supervisor to unsafe conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned; overtime as needed; comply with Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Repetitive machinery operation

Pallet jack operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for Packaging on various packaging machinery in order to maintain a steady flow of production. This may involve the following: traying-on, traying-off, nano-packaging and moving pallets. Must follow SOP's and any departmental procedures. Recommends improvements and identifies potential problems which could affect the operation both personnel and equipment related.

• Hourly Range: $19.00
• Overnight Shift Differential: $1.75 per hour
• Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Our benefits programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Responsibilities

Performs inspection of labeled vials, lot numbers, expiration dates, inserts, trays, partitions, shippers, packing and palletizing shipper packs Must maintain log in ability on packaging lines.

Performs skilled training for aggregation of shippers Must be qualified to work on high-speed automated inspection equipment (AIM).

Performs and documents line clearances before and after the running of a production lot Will work on assembly lines with high-speed equipment with Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) applications Assures that the packaged product meets all [100%] of specifications

Responsible for complying with all SOP’s and cGMP’s including all required training modules

Maintains a clean and organized work environment and strives to meet daily goals Makes minor adjustments and assists with changeover and set-up to equipment, as necessary

Assures the correct set-up and operation of all packaging equipment except the Labe/er

Assures a safe working environment and always wears appropriate safety equipment/apparel as well as alerting the supervisor to unsafe conditions in the department

Performs other duties as assigned.

Works overtime as needed. All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, as per your roles and responsibilities

Requirement

• High School diploma or GED required
• Must be capable of lifting to 40 lbs, of various packaging/inspection materials and equipment and transporting objects up to 80 lbs.
• Must be able to perform repetitive work with machinery, which typically produces anywhere from 150-400 units per minute
• Must have ability to focus on details for periods of time [i.e., visual inspection, labeling]
• Ability to move pallets of material with manual and battery-operated pallet jacks strongly preferred.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at‑will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.