Processing Technician I - 1st Shift

Opella; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella is seeking a Processing Technician in the United States to support the manufacturing of bulk products. You will operate and maintain production lines, ensuring safety, quality and output while following cGMPs and SOPs in a fast-paced processing area.

The role involves learning to operate mills, grinders, conveyors, mixers and tablet presses to create tablets, creams, liquids and powders. You will keep detailed production records and work in a clean, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience: Manufacturing/production experience including operating high-speed packaging or assembly equipment.
• Technical: Proficient with packaging machinery and tools like fillers, cappers, labelers and bundlers.
• Physical: Ability to lift 25–60 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production lines to ensure safety, quality and output.
• Troubleshoot and propose improvements to keep lines running.
• Learn and take ownership of equipment to build skills.
• Maintain production records and follow procedures to complete orders.
• Keep work areas clean and well-maintained.
• Comply with FDA and cGMP requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Packaging machinery operation

Safety awareness

cGMP familiarity

SOP adherence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Filler machinery

Capper machines

Labelers

Bundlers

Tableting presses

Job description

Processing Technician

At Opella, we simplify self-care for real people. As a Processing Technician you become part of that mission – turning ideas into products that actually reach hands and homes. This role is where precision, consistency, and accountability come together to support our self‑care revolution.

About The Job

As a Processing Technician for Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, your job will be to manufacture bulk blend products, ensuring efficient set‑up, operation, tear‑down, and cleaning of equipment. Your knowledge of cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) will help drive seamless production in our processing area.

• Operate and maintain production lines, ensuring safety, quality and output.
• Troubleshoot and propose smarter, simpler ways to keep things running.
• Get training and early ownership to build your skills and confidence.
• See how your work supports our sustainability goals and helps protect people and the planet.
• Work as part of a team that’s radically simple, supportive and outcome‑focused.

This is a 2nd Shift position. Monday - Friday - Hours: 5:30am - 2:00pm

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality and quantity of raw materials are accurately measured to produce finished bulk products according to specific formulations and procedures.
• Learn to operate various equipment, including mills, grinders, conveyors, mixers, and tableting presses, to create tablets, ointments, creams, liquids, and powders.
• Monitor the manufacturing process and implement control factors to keep production within acceptable limits.
• Maintain detailed production records, follow step‑by‑step procedures, and complete production orders efficiently.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and well‑maintained.
• Ensure a safe work environment, report any hazards, and continuously develop your skills to comply with FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements.

About You

• Education: You must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Experience in manufacturing, production, including operating high‑speed packaging or assembly equipment, start‑ups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
• Technical Competencies: You should be proficient in operating various packaging machinery and tools, including electric and manual lift trucks, tape machines, and equipment like fillers, cappers, labelers, and bundlers.
• Physical Ability: You must be capable of lifting 25-60 pounds, standing or walking for extended periods, and demonstrating exceptional coordination, manual dexterity, and mechanical aptitude.
• Special Requirements: You are required to comply with dress code regulations, be willing to undergo necessary training, and work in conditions with exposure to product, dust, grease, and packing machinery hazards.

Simply put, we’re shaping a self‑care revolution. If you’re ready to question, improve and create better for millions, step in and make an impact that’s felt far beyond the line. We are challengers. We are Opella.

About Us

Opella is the self‑care challenger with the purest and third‑largest portfolio in the Over The Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self‑care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000‑strong global team, our 13 best‑in‑class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.

Opella and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

North America Applicants Only

The starting hourly rate for this position is: $20.62

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.