1st Shift Packaging Technician

378895591stShift Packaging Technician, Athens, GA 6 Months

Sigma Systems is currently looking for a Packaging Technician to work on-site in Athens, GA

SHIFT: 1st shift-06:30 am-3.00 pm - 40 hours per week

Package vaccines, run machinery

Label and package finished good

Responsibilities:

• 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 the product accurately and efficiently to meet quality guidelines.
• Perform equipment changeover and setup.
• Responsible for initial troubleshooting for packaging equipment issues (e.g., labelers, Pick and place, heat tunnel, etc.)
• Ensure that proper cGMP documentation is followed 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 required 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 the event any process occurrences to the 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 the 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.

Requirements:

• HS diploma
• Associate's preferred or equivalent experience
• 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+ years of related experience.
• Forklift certified