Weigh & Mix Operator (night shift)

Planet Pharma; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Manassas, VA is seeking a packaging associate to support the production of packaged goods. You will follow Standard Operating Procedures and meet specified quality standards, while executing the daily packaging schedule under the direction of the Production Manager/Supervisor.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to perform basic math, interpret instructions, and work with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written or schedule form instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support production of packaged goods according to SOPs and quality standards.
• Carry out daily packaging schedule under the Production Manager/Supervisor.
• Perform tasks autonomously with general supervision and follow pre-established guidelines.

Skills

Math ability

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay range: 19-21/hr
*depending on experience

BASIC FUNCTION

Support production of packaged goods according to Standard Operating Procedures and specified quality standards. Carries out specific instructions from Production Manager/Supervisor in accordance with the daily packaging schedule.

TEAMWORK RESPONSIBILITIES

Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within field. Relies on instructions, pre-established guidelines, experience and judgment to perform the functions of the job and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks autonomously and with proficiency; Works under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Denotes “essential functions” in accordance with the guidelines of The Americans with Disabilities Act. The essential functions of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to, those specifically identified in this description. The position and its essential functions may change over time and these changes may not necessarily be reflected in the position description. The Company may, at its sole discretion, add to, change, or expand the essential or marginal functions of the position.

• * EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree, (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• * MATH ABILITY: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• * REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and vibrations. The employee may occasionally be exposed to a risk of electrical shock, extreme heat (non-weather), and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 40 pounds, infrequently move up to 1000 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.