Location: East Durham,NY, USA
**Packaging Technician - (East Durham, NY)**
Seeking a dedicated and hardworking **Packaging Technician** to join our growing team in East Durham, NY. As a part of one of North America's largest providers of specialty oral healthcare products-such as Sensodyne, Paradontax, Polident, and Aquafresh-you'll play a crucial role in producing over 5 million tubes of toothpaste per week.
**Position Overview:** The Packaging Technician will be responsible for operating and maintaining packaging equipment, ensuring finished products are properly packaged and ready for shipment. The role involves hands-on, repetitive tasks, including feeding packaging lines with toothpaste tubes, monitoring the production process, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
**Shift & Pay:**
+ **Shift:** 12-hour shifts (Days - C Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM)
+ Schedule: 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 2 days off (every other weekend off)
+ **Pay:** $ 22.50/hour
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ **Tube Flipping:** You will be responsible for flipping boxes of empty toothpaste tubes onto the packaging line, supporting the automated filling process.
+ **Safety & Quality Checks:** Conduct routine safety assessments and quality checks on finished products. Report any discrepancies or issues as required.
+ **Equipment Setup & Maintenance:** Perform basic machine setup, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance to ensure smooth operation.
+ **Documentation & Computer Use:** Accurately log and report packaging line data using computer and scanning equipment.
+ **Continuous Improvement:** Participate in initiatives aimed at improving safety, quality, and efficiency within the department.
**Additional Responsibilities:**
+ Conduct line clearances, changeovers, and line cleaning.
+ Perform root cause analysis for packaging line downtime and equipment failures.
+ Operate electric pallet jacks and fork trucks for material movement.
+ Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
**Qualifications:**
+ **Required:** Ability to work 12-hour shifts (days or nights) with alternating weekends off.
+ **Preferred:** High school diploma and experience in manufacturing or production environments.
**We offer** opportunities for growth, skill development, and advancement. If hired as a full-time employee, you'll be part of a self-driven skills development program, with potential for career progression within the company.
**Interview & Selection Process:** Please note that interviews, including a tour of the packaging area, are required for Packaging Technician positions. We encourage you to come prepared to learn more about the role and the work environment.
**Pay Details:** $22.50 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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