Job Type Full-timeDescriptionATTENTION GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS:Are you ready to embark on a journey of innovation and impact? Are you passionate about science and eager to make a difference in the world? Look no further! Granules Consumer Health is offering an exciting opportunity for talented individuals like you to join our dynamic and growing team. As we continue to push the boundaries of healthcare through cutting-edge research and development, we are seeking ambitious and driven high school graduates who are ready to contribute to the future of medicine. If you're ready to challenge yourself, grow professionally, and be part of something meaningful, we invite you to apply and unleash your potential with us!**Hiring for 1st & 2nd Shift**1st shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm EST2nd shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm EST Must have flexibility to work overtime and weekends, as neededAs a Packaging Operator Trainee (Temp to perm) , you would be trained in a variety of functions within the Granules Consumer Health manufacturing area, such as stacking/sorting/distributing bulk product and material, hand palletizing, sorting product, and raw material management (bottles, caps, cartons), on our oral solid dosage pharmaceutical packaging line. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Responsible at all times for promoting a safety culture and awareness within their area. Support and adhere to all manufacturing safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Assist manufacturing with inspection, sorting, and bagging process for bulk product. Remove defects as needed (i.e., deformed, discolored, misshaped, etc.).
- Assist Senior Operators .
- Management of bulk product from clean room to the packaging area, sorting/stacking/cleaning trays to be returned to clean room as needed.
- Visual sorting and DE clumping of bulk product prior to packaging process.
- Supplying hoppers with bottles, caps and other raw materials as needed.
- Supply bottle conveyor for metal detection, capping, and induction sealing.
- Identify, retrieve, and inspect pallets, apply case labels as needed.
- Break down of excess corrugate for bailing.
- Proper communications protocol with all manufacturing, quality, and other operations staff to communicate and escalate product or equipment issues as needed.
- Assist in line clearance, cleaning and sanitization procedures as needed.
- Use basic hand tools.
- Required to work in a clean room environment.
- Sets up and operates a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
- Operate packaging equipment
- Keep packaging area stocked with packing supplies.
- Follow proper safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
Working Conditions
- Stand for extended periods of time.
- May be required: repetitive/sustained stooping and bending frequently.
- Controlled environment; requires wearing special gowning and protective clothing over head, face, hands, feet, and body.
- Will need to remove all make-up, jewelry, headwear, contact lenses, nail polish, artificial nails, and any other loose or torn articles of clothing.
- Work around moving equipment and machinery in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- May work or be assigned to a different shift.
- Must have flexibility to work overtime (up to 10-hour days, availability after hours, on weekends and holidays) as needed.
RequirementsMinimum Requirements:
- High School diploma required
- Experience in a labor intensive environment preferred
- Ability to communicate and comprehend english language both verbally and written
- Must have reliable transportation
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- Attention to detail
- Must be able to take direction from leaders
- Follow Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory requirements.
- Must be able to read, write, communicate and understand English proficiently.
- Legible handwriting
- Understand and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures for process rooms and manufacturing area.
- Ensure GMP compliance in a regulated work environment.
- Follow Manufacturing processes and equipment procedures.
Salary Description $18.00 per hour