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3rd Shift- Packaging Technician

Planet Pharma
Athens, GA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2027
Duties

  • Package vaccines, run machinery
  • Label and package finished good
  • To perform the duties associated with labeling, inspecting, and packaging of vaccines.
  • Responsible for operating packaging equipment ensuring target line rates are met.
  • Collaborates effectively with other functional groups to ensure production goals are achieved and completed in a timely manner.
  • Operation of packaging equipment (e.g.: labelers, pick and place, heat tunnel, vision systems, forklift, etc.)
  • Inspect product accurately and efficiently to meet quality guidelines.
  • Perform equipment change-over, set-up.
  • Responsible for initial troubleshooting for packaging equipment issues (e.g. Labelers, Pick and place, heat tunnel, etc.)
  • Ensure that proper cGMP documentation is follow for completeness and adherence to our procedures and in a timely manner.
  • Read, understand, and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Preparation of QA Line clearances (e.g. Small volume line).
  • Maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment.
  • Maintains facilities and equipment as required by Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Cross-training in other areas within the department as require to meet business needs.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Shift Line Leader or Supervisor.

Communication

  • Communicates processing needs to co-workers.
  • Communicates progress several times a day to the shift line leader and/or Supervisor.
  • Communicates at the time of event any process occurrences to shift line leader and/or Supervisor (escalation process).
  • Communicates facility and inventory related needs daily.

Assessment

  • Monitors process against manufacturing records, data capture forms and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Participates in Daily Performance Review (Team).

Systems

  • Completes batch tickets with materials consumed during execution.
  • Provides feedback as to feasibility of improvement proposed by others.
  • Adheres to defined process sequences.
  • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the HSE Program.
  • Work in a safe and responsible manner.
  • Supports safety policies and procedures.
  • Identifies and properly reports unsafe work habits, conditions, and/or practices.

Skills

  • 2 to 3 years manufacturing experience.
  • Detail oriented with effective communication skills and quality conscious.
  • Equipment/Process troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
  • Basic math and computer skills.

Preferred

  • 5 year of related experience.
  • Forklift certified.

Education

  • HS diploma.
  • Associates preferred or equivalent experience.

Pay Rate: $20/hr

Salary : $20

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