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We are hiring a Powder Packaging Technician. The Powder Packaging Technician is responsible for weighing and filling of powder containers, labeling, case packaging, label accountability and quarantine of powder finished goods.

Shift Schedule (5:00am-1:30pm)

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection of packaging supplies for the batch; only stages the quantity of each item as per the product BOM. 
• Set up scales, performs process scale checks and documents weighing equipment.
• Performs and documents line clearance at the start of each packaging event
• Performs and documents label verification prior to each labeling event; completes and documents label reconciliation post packaging
• Assembles buckets, boxes, bottles for packaging
• Use Mettler-Toledo IND780 terminal system in conjunction with the SAP ERP system to weigh each packaging container following SOPs.
• Reviews QC sampling plan prior to starting packaging operation.
• Scoops powder (~4lbs, able to fully articulate arms, wrists, shoulders, etc), frequently filling up drums of materials (approx 280 scoops per lot per shift)
• Fills out all documentation real-time, accurately and legibly. 
• Maintains clean and orderly work area and performs necessary housekeeping duties.
• Assures that correct number of samples at the correct weight are collected and logged into QC.
• Assures packaged product is palletized; identified and shrink wrapped per SOP and stored in the proper storage location
• Assures that all logbooks are maintained and that all required documentation is properly filled out in a timely manner.
• Reviews the schedule ahead of time and performs timely staging of required materials.
• Suggests changes in departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Performs other duties as requested by Lead or Supervisor.

 Required Skills/Education 

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Good work history.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Metric System.
• Ability to understand current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

 Salary and Benefits:

• $19.08 - 30.47 per our depending on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

EEO/AGENCY NOTES

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