What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Operator position at embecta and Careers?
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Why join us?
A career at embecta means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our employees can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day.
You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program – which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth and life balance components – is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global employees.
The Holdrege, NE plant runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, producing 2.3 billion medical devices annually. We employ approximately 450 people across all operations.
The shift for this role is: C Shift 6:20AM-6:30PM
Packagers play a crucial role in ensuring our products are carefully and efficiently packed for shipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate packaging machinery and equipment.
- Responsible for quality of product including but not limited to:
discarding obviously defective packages, removing and saving contents
checking packaging for correct count
checking for damage to syringes
checking for correct lot control numbers
inserting brochures as required
palletizing finished product and attaching proper pallet card
operating semi-auto tape machine
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Basic computer keyboard & navigational skills including Microsoft Office
- Good hand-eye coordination and ability to work using repetitive hand, wrist and arm movements.
About You:
- The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- Have regular, punctual attendance.
- Display strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-based environment.
embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.