Filling & Packaging Operator II

Job Description:

• Is responsible for the daily set up and operation of the complete filling and packaging line, consisting of the bottle in-feed, unscrambler, labeler, bottle filler, bottle capper or plugger, cap torquer, Videojet code dater, check weigher, bar coder, case sealer, and other equipment and conveyors associated with the line.
• Is responsible for notifying supervisor or other authorized personnel of the need for packaging supplies or other materials for the packaging line.
• Is responsible for correct hose hookups and operation of control panels which control the flow of materials to the packaging line.
• Is responsible for meeting production schedules as outlined by supervision and for keeping written records as required.
• Under the direction and monitoring of department supervisor is responsible for the training of a replacement operator.
• Is responsible for set up and minor maintenance of all filling line equipment and will assist Maintenance as necessary.
• Must be capable of performing proper palletization of finished or unfinished products and storing them in the proper place as designated.
• Must exercise extreme caution in order to not damage other material or property while operating moving equipment and must at all times exercise extreme caution for the safety of other employees.
• Is responsible for the proper filling, weighing, capping, sealing, casing labeling and coding of all products, including powders, liquids, solids, creams, lotions, and pastes.
• Is responsible for the setup and adjustment of equipment when changing over various size containers on the filling lines.
• Is responsible for the adjustment of weights for various size containers on the filling lines.
• Is responsible for turning in a written/electronic record of daily production along with other appropriate documentation as required by management (i.e. cGMP and ISO procedures).
• Is responsible for keeping equipment and surrounding work area clean at all times.
• Is responsible for marking containers of hazardous waste, such as Cal Stat washout liquid, etc., as “Hazardous Waste”.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, safety warning labels, and machine instruction manuals.
• Basic math, writing and data entry skills.. Knowledge of liquid filling machinery, pumps, valves, piping and cGMP’s desirable.

Required Competencies:

• May be expected to move, carry, and lift approximately 60 pounds. May be expected to climb heights of approximately10 feet. Stand for long periods of time.
• Good hand/eye coordination. Good peripheral vision, manual dexterity, able to read scales, dials and gages, able to wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Equipment listed below (Specific Job Requirements) may be used as needed to assist in these Required Competencies.

Specific Job Requirements:

• Automatic liquid filling machine, pumps, filters, scales, sealer, capper, valves, cap torquer, hoses, videojet coding equipment and monitoring components to the line, monitoring all liquid filling line equipment, make hook ups from different lines, routine mechanical adjustments to filling line equipment and during line change over.

Misc

• Performs necessary quality and inventory control data gathering and input in either written or electronic formats.
• Ability to work minimal supervision, good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintenance of personal hygiene.