Packaging Operator - 2nd Shift

Posted:
8/13/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Michigan, United States ⋅ Detroit, Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
IT & Security ⋅ Operations & Logistics

As a Packing Operator you will help run the business through execution of packaging line activities in secondary manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for adhering to GMPs, approved SOPs, quality procedures, safety and environmental standards while operating within the profit plan.

This is a 2nd shift position with the hours of Monday through Friday, 2 PM until 10:30 PM.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following:

  • Operations of automated packaging equipment such as labelers, cartoners and case packers in addition to the associated printing and inspection systems

  • Identify equipment issues, communicate and interact with senior operator and maintenance personnel when repair is necessary

  • Manual packaging operations such as: Loading of packaging materials onto the equipment; Hand packing into shipping boxes and hand palletizing; and Cleaning of the equipment

  • Record data to support metrics around equipment downtime and production line output

  • Perform day to day packaging line activities such as: - Perform line clearance activities - Inspection and re-processing of ejects - Complete batch record documentation - Assure that appropriate housekeeping of the packaging area is maintained

  • Recognize and report deviations or potential quality issues immediately

  • Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with the GSK safety procedures and all applicable EHS regulations, standard operating procedures, and industry practices

  • Maintain full compliance with all assigned learning plans

  • Operate packaging equipment to achieve standard efficiency while striving to identify improvements to current practices or procedures

  • Actively work with a continuous improvement mindset to challenge and implement how thing can be done differently and better

  • Assist in developing operations strategies to optimize processes and production

  • Promote and maintain teamwork and open communication with fellow teammates

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

  • 1 year or more in manufacturing / production line operations (preferably packaging), or regulated industry

  • Experience with reading, understanding, following and complying with technical and written documents (SOPs) in English

  • Experience with performing calculations using simple mathematical formulas and a calculator includes addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

  • Experience with recognizing quality issues and communicate

  • Experience with working while wearing PPE for all GMP areas for an entire shift. (Includes safety shoes, glasses and hair\beard covers)

  • Some basic computer skills required

  • Physical requirements include pushing, pulling stooping, standing, climbing, twisting and lifting up to 50lbs. This includes the use of a manual hand jack

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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Headquarter Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1929

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Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Pharmaceutical