Set Up I - 1st Shift

Par Health, Inc.; Village of Hobart (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Par Health, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Line Technician to serve as the technical expert on assigned packaging lines. You will ensure proper setup, cleaning, operation, and troubleshooting of packaging equipment to maintain safe and compliant packaging of product prior to shipment.

You will also tend machines and conveyors, maintain continuous packaging flow, and support line changeovers while upholding quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements: HS Diploma or GED.
• Recommended 1–3 years in a packaging/production environment.
• Basic arithmetic, reading, writing and English grammar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up packaging line stations and materials.
• Operate and tend machines and conveyors to maintain continuous packaging.
• Verify correct packaging components and product specs before production.
• Perform routine inspections and tests; document equipment records.
• Troubleshoot and assist maintenance as needed.
• Support line changeovers and ensure proper labeling and codes.
• Adhere to safety, quality and environmental guidelines.

Skills

reading product specifications

machine setup

troubleshooting

mechanical aptitude

instruction comprehension

arithmetic

independence

attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Why Us?

At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With a global workforce, we lead with pride and purpose—prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn’t just our tagline, it’s the higher standard we live by every day.

Job Description Summary

The Packaging Line Technician (PLT) will act as the technical expert on assigned packaging line(s). The PLT is responsible for ensuring proper setup, cleaning, operation, and troubleshooting of packaging equipment to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient packaging of product prior to shipment. In addition, performs the duties of a Packaging Line Operator responsible for tending machines and conveyers at various stages of the packaging line to maintain efficient, continuous packaging of the product for shipment.

Job Description

Essential Functions

Equipment Ready For Production Run

• Verifies packaging components are correct; reads and interprets product specifications and determines machine set up, product specifications and sequence of operations in order to have production line ready from the filler end to the palletizing end.
• Makes sure that the required fixtures for the production line at the line and in working condition.
• Adjusts controls to set and regulates production factors such as machine speed, product weight, labelers, coders, metal detection, etc.
• Sets up assigned station(s) on the line including assembly of equipment and prepares materials needed (e.g. bottles, caps, cotton, labels, product, etc.) Checks equipment for proper setup before start-up.
• Documents inspections performed and keep accurate equipment records and other required paperwork.
• Performs checks/tests required for applicable station(s).

Line Mechanical Adjustments

• Provides technical support to keep the production processes running. Conducts initial troubleshooting and makes adjustments to critical equipment. Escalates more complex mechanical issues to maintenance or engineering.
• Provides accurate data when reporting equipment maintenance functions to capture critical maintenance metrics.
• Participates in continuous training on all packaging line equipment.
• Assists maintenance with on-demand and preventive maintenance activities.
• Performs select preventive maintenance activities independently.
• Assists in training new packaging line operators.
• Assists other operators by providing technical/troubleshooting support at various stations of the line.
• Adjusts containers/materials for proper placement and removes defective pieces.

Components Are In Place And Filled

• Sets up assigned station(s) on the line including assembly of basic equipment and preparing materials needed (e.g. bottles, caps, cotton, etc).
• Tends/operates station(s) during production run to insure proper operation and keep station filled with supplies or product.
• Ensures that all packaging materials and all applied codes and placards are correct as specified on fill cards.
• Weighs product at various stages of the packaging process to ensure product specs are met.
• Performs checks/tests required for applicable station(s).
• Adjusts containers/materials for proper placement and remove defective pieces.

Line Schedule Adhered To

• Is at his/her position on the line ready to start production as required.
• Monitors the production process, makes periodic checks and adjusts equipment or work practices to maximize production efficiency, yields, quality and safety. Accurately reports production and ensures reports are completed as required.
• Assists maintenance personnel in set-up, adjustments and equipment repairs as trained and instructed.
• Ensures that line conditions are acceptable to change from one product to another by ensuring that materials, paperwork, and equipment have been staged for changeover.
• Starts and stops equipment when required.
• Performs hand-packaging and material-handling functions.
• Collects all process related hazardous wastes and transports to accumulation drums.

Downtime Avoided

• Will immediately stop line and notify Line Leader of any safety or quality concerns.
• Disassembles, cleans and reassembles basic line equipment according to SOPs. Insures proper inspections are conducted prior to reassembly.
• Cleans and assembles dust collector.

Compliance Standards Met

• Follows all EHS rules and regulations. Accepts accountability for own personal safety and identifies potential unsafe conditions to help prevent self and co-workers from being injured.
• Complies with all site security requirements.
• Performs lock-out/tag-out procedures according to SOPs.
• Follows safe working practices in the execution of their assigned duties.
• Actively participates in general site and departmental Safety initiatives.
• Maintains clean work area; clear away debris, damaged or defective product, cartons, labels.

Education

Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required. Basic knowledge of arithmetic, spelling, English, and grammar.

Experience

Recommended minimum of one to three years’ experience in the department (or equivalent related experience) and verification of sufficient skill to perform the requirements of the position.

License(s)/Certification(s) Required

None Required

Preferred Skills/Competencies

• Ability to comprehend and carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form and deal with problems involving standardized situations.
• Mechanical aptitude; capable of learning technical aspects of equipment function. Ability to successfully troubleshoot and adjust equipment.
• Perform the basic functions of arithmetic; add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Perform reading, writing and speaking at a basic level.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic eye-hand coordination.

Expert operator of all stations on the packaging lines:

• Bottle Unscrambler
• Cottoner/Coil Inserter
• Capper, Torque Tester.
• Induction Sealer/Foil Seal Detector.
• Packing.
• End Packing.
• Bottle/Overpack Checkweigher.
• Reject Station.
• Labeler.
• Topserter.
• Filler.
• Machines, Tools, Equipment, Work Aids That May Be Representative But Not All Inclusive Of Those Commonly Associated With This Position (see Department Training Manual For Most Current And Comprehensive List Of Equipment)
• Liquid filling machine as well as Bottle unscrambler, cottoner, capper, torque tester, foil seal detector, shrink tunnels, scales and packaging tape dispenser and Labeler, slat filler or counter, glue machine s

Organizational Relationship/Scope

Problem Solving: Rigorously and systematically connects information, processes and events by organizing divergent information and searching for common themes, patterns, and causal connections. Undertakes a complex task by breaking it down into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way. Thinks of several possible explanations or alternatives for a situation and anticipates potential obstacles and develops contingency plans to overcome them. Uses intelligence, common sense, hard work and tenacity to solve particularly difficult or complicated challenges.
Attention to Detail/Focus: Is thorough and precise in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently. Double-checks the accuracy of information and work product to provide accurate and consistent work. Provides information on a timely basis and in a usable form to others who need to act on it. Compares observations of finished work to what is expected to find inconsistencies.
Follows Processes Consistently: Shows concern for all aspects of the job by accurately checking processes and tasks; carefully and accurately follows established procedures for completing work tasks; uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one’s job.
Composure: Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted onto hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn’t show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.
Positive Attitude/Engagement: Shows commitment/dedication and accountability in one’s work; and follows through on all aspects. Takes personal responsibility for resolving problems brought to one’s attention. Goes beyond expectations in the assignment/task, or job description without being asked.

Incorporates Mallinckrodt Core Values In Daily Routine

Patient-Centric: Our decisions and actions are guided by our commitment to improve lives.
Collaborative: We are inclusive and work together towards our common goals.
Innovative: We are agile, always seeking new ways to continuously improve our performance.
Integrity: We do what we say we are going to do.

Working Conditions

Physical demand involves light work requiring incumbent to exert up to 5 pounds of force continuously, up to 25 pounds of force frequently and over 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demand also involves walking, standing, bending, reaching and stooping (75%), sitting, grasping (15%) talking/hearing (10%) and occasional climbing.
Visual demand requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more with peripheral vision and the ability to bring objects into sharp focus, to judge distance and space relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
Mental demand involves normal attention to repetitive actions as well as awareness of activity in other areas of the packaging line.
Exposure to equipment that generates magnetic fields, which may interfere with the operation of certain medical devices, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and other cardiac implants.

Compensation: $29.22 per hour

Shift: 5:00am - 5:15pm

EEO Statement

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.