Pouch Operator

Kelly Services; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pouch Operator at Kelly Services is responsible for inspecting and over-pouching filled bags containing IV therapies and sterile solutions, performing quality checks, and ensuring adherence to cGMP. You will help maintain a clean, safe work environment and support production efficiency.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, basic English skills, and the ability to obtain an Inspector Certification, with overtime potential and rotating shifts available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum age 18 and basic English written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to obtain Inspector Certification and basic mathematics skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Over-pouch and seal bags containing solutions or premixed drugs.
• Inspect over-pouches, bags, and components to ensure quality standards.
• Perform scheduled quality checks using gauges and scales.
• Conduct and document scheduled cleaning activities.
• Report and address safety, quality, mechanical, or discrepancy issues.

Skills

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Inspector Certification

Job description

Pouch Operator

Pay Rate: $17.50/hour

Shift: 6:30am-2:30pm or 6:45am-2:45pm or 7am-3pm 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM/7:00 AM to 7:00 PM-2 Rotation

Position Summary

The Pouch Operator is a position responsible for inspecting, over-pouching, and performing quality checks on filled bags containing IV therapies, premixed drugs, renal therapies, and other sterile solutions. This role contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives.

Essential Job Duties

• Over-pouch and seal bags containing solutions or premixed drugs at a rate consistent with production needs
• Inspect over-pouches, bags, and components to ensure quality standards are met
• Perform scheduled quality checks using gauges and scales
• Conduct and document scheduled cleaning activities
• Report and address any safety, quality, mechanical, or discrepancy issues
• Apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment using 6S principles
• Correct packaging or seal issues as identified
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Environment

• Class III Controlled Environment; PPE and gowning required (safety glasses, shoes, ear plugs, hairnet, beard cover, additional PPE when cleaning/loading trucks)
• Exposure to elevated noise levels
• Working around equipment, machinery, and conveyor belts
• Occasional use of chemical cleaners and disinfectants

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Minimum age: 18 years
• Basic English written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to comprehend, follow, and communicate written and verbal safety and quality instructions
• Basic mathematics skills
• Ability to obtain Inspector Certification

Preferred Experience

• One year of manufacturing experience preferred
• CRC Career Readiness Certification at the Silver level

Physical Requirements

• Continuous grasping, pushing/pulling up to 15 lbs, and reaching with hands and arms
• Frequently lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs throughout the shift
• Normal visual acuity and color distinction
• Ability to complete quick, repetitive processes using both hands and arms
• Must be able to squat, climb, reach above/below shoulder level, twist and bend at neck and waist, and balance
• Occasionally specialized physicals required for working with certain drug codes

Additional Information

Please note this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities. Duties may change with or without notice. Overtime may be required as needed.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidavit employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.