Production Operator II - Night Shift

Comar; Buena (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401k with match

Job summary

Comar is seeking a production operator to operate and monitor packaging equipment, ensuring quality and safety across operations. The role requires reading and following GMP guidelines, maintaining equipment, and reporting malfunctions to supervisors.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of packaging experience and basic math skills, with preferred exposure to ISO 9001/13485 environments. The position emphasizes teamwork and adherence to health and safety standards on a busy production floor.

Qualifications

• A High School or Vo-Tech School graduate.
• 1-3 years prior experience as a production operator.
• Additional education in related vo-tech, operations or manufacturing field.
• Prior experience in ISO 9001 and/or ISO13485 manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and tend machines that perform packaging functions.
• Start machines and observe operation to detect malfunctions.
• Clear alarms and sensor-related issues.
• Stage packaging material or WIP components and ensure quality of finished product.
• Perform visual and basic dimensional inspections for acceptability.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Production operator experience

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Measurement tools usage

Education

High School diploma or Vo-Tech

Vo-Tech/Manufacturing coursework

Tools

DELMIAWorks (IQMS)

Comparator

Dial indicator

Go/No Go gauges

Job description

Competitive pay & benefits:paid overtime, health, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k with match... more!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

“Quality & Safety are Top Comar Priorities”

• Operates and tends machines that perform one or more packaging functions, both assembly and downstream packaging automation equipment.
• Starts machines and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machines. Stops machines and reports malfunction to process technician or supervisor.
• Clear alarms, runner jam, sensors, leak detectors.
• Stages packaging material or WIP components; ensures quality of finished product, stamps and packs on assembly and downstream packaging automation equipment.
• Performance visual and basic dimensional inspections to determine overall acceptability and quality of ware.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Adhere to and communicate to others all plant Health, Safety and Quality guidelines and GMP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities & Skills for our SQF Certified Sites:

• Have a basic understanding of the cGMPs and Good Hygiene Personnel Practices
• Notify SQF Practitioner and/or Supervisor of any repairs or adjustments that are required.
• Perform Basic Sanitation Functions
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, and or Regulatory Requirements / standards as prioritized by the Company, HACCP, and SQF.
• Notify SQF Practitioner/Quality Manager or any other Management personnel of ANY Food Safety or Quality issues.
• Identify problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the raw material, processes, quality system, or safety system, by performing Production/Quality Checks as assigned.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system. Be able to execute and follow the HOLD SOP.
• Controls further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• Employee follows all Food Fraud/food Defense Policies while on company property.
• Thorough understanding of all Company policies, including GMP’s and safety policies, HACCP & SQF.

Safety and Cleanliness

• Adhere to safety policies.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report any unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Wear company issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as uniforms, gloves, hairnets.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

“A Comar employee who will represent the customer and be the consumer’s advocate”

Are You?

• A High School or Vo-Tech School graduate

Preferred:

• 1-3 years prior experience as a production operator.
• Additional education in related vo-tech, operations or manufacturing field.
• Prior experience in ISO 9001 and/or ISO13485 manufacturing environment.

Do You?

• Log in to DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) and enter production data and complete production forms (batch record).
• Read, understand and follow documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Apply basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or visual/diagram form.
• Self-motivated, conscientious, with a results-oriented mindset.
• Good organizational and communication skills to work independently and also in a team environment.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as Comparator, Dial indicator, Go/No Go gauges.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and demands.
• Strong technical aptitude, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills to trouble shoot and solve problems.
• Sound judgment - ability to work efficiently with many competing demands.
• Ability to communicate their job-related functions with other employees, customers and auditors as needed.
• Effectively communicate with supervisor.
• The ability to read, write, and comprehend information provided.

Do you Enjoy Physical Work where you will?

• Stand for most of the work shift.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, crouch, bend, twist, and only occasionally sit.
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Heavier amounts can be moved with assistance of equipment.

Knowledge of and/or previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus!

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