Packaging Operator - Level 1

Job Title: Packaging Operator - Level 1 Location: East Durham, NY 12423 Duration: 6 Months (Possibility of extension depending upon business requirements and performance) Shift: 2 B Shift 7pm-7:30am (12.5 hours, 2/2/3 rotation) *Please note- interviews are typically conducted with the hiring manager in the evenings and on Saturdays or Sundays. There have been issues with candidates showing up for these weekend interviews. Job Description: Operate our state-of-the-art fully automated toothpaste packaging lines operating at speeds up to 450 tubes per minute Handle packaging materials (cases of tubes and cartons, bundles of shippers, rolls of labels and wrap, slip sheets, caps, corners, pallets, etc.) and finished goods Maintain cleanliness of the area and the equipment Perform autonomous maintenance activities to keep the lines producing at top performance Assist maintenance technician on preventive maintenance activities Conduct inventories of packaging materials and products Perform all activities while focusing on safety and compliance Performing transactions in our enterprise resource system (SAP) to manage materials from receipt to final product Perform frequent quality checks and accurately document the results Document batch activity on computerized system Identify and action process improvement Understand and comply with all pertinent procedures, work instructions, forms, batch documentation and good manufacturing practices Search for cost savings and waste reduction opportunities Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: High school diploma or GED Ability to work 12-hour shifts, every other weekend off Basic computer skills (Data entry, email, file access, Microsoft Word and Excel) Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Manufacturing or Production environment experience Experience with equipment/machinery maintenance and changeovers Able to effectively communicate and work with co-workers, management, and other departments Ability to routinely lift up to 55 pounds, stand, bend and walk for extended periods of time Ability to work overtime to fulfill business need Ability to operate industrial power lifts (pallet jacks and forklifts) Confident in the use of basic math calculations, percentages, fractions, and decimal notation Familiar with different measurement schemes (e.g. Kilograms vs pounds)