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Packaging Technician

YOH Services LLC
401(k), employee discount
United States, New York, East Durham
Feb 20, 2025
Packaging Technician Category: Manufacturing & Production Employment Type: Contract Reference: BH-382326 Packaging Technician needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Scientific's client in East Durham, NY. This position is for a pharmaceutical company, and they are looking for candidates with a HS diploma or associate degree in a scientific field (preferred), with GMP experience. Schedule: Weeks will alternate between 36 hours and 48 hours depending on rotation for the week. Every other weekend off. 12-hr shift days. Key Responsibilities Operate our state-of-the-art fully automated toothpaste packaging lines operating at speeds up to 450 tubes per minute Handle packaging materials (cases of tubes and cartons, bundles of shippers, rolls of labels and wrap, slip sheets, caps, corners, pallets, etc.) and finished goods Maintain cleanliness of the area and the equipment Perform autonomous maintenance activities to keep the lines producing at top performance Assist maintenance technician on preventive maintenance activities Conduct inventories of packaging materials and products Perform all activities while focusing on safety and compliance Performing transactions in our enterprise resource system (SAP) to manage materials from receipt to final product Perform frequent quality checks and accurately document the results Document batch activity on computerized system Identify and action process improvement Understand and comply with all pertinent procedures, work instructions, forms, batch documentation and good manufacturing practices Search for cost savings and waste reduction opportunities Qualifications High school diploma or GED Ability to work 12-hour shifts, every other weekend off Basic computer skills (Data entry, email, file access, Microsoft Word and Excel) Manufacturing or Production environment experience Experience with equipment/machinery maintenance and changeovers Able to effectively communicate and work with co-workers, management, and other departments Ability to routinely lift up to 55 pounds, stand, bend and walk for extended periods of time Ability to work overtime to fulfill business need Ability to operate industrial power lifts (pallet jacks and forklifts) Confident in the use of basic math calculations, percentages, fractions, and decimal notation Familiar with different measurement schemes (e.g., Kilograms vs pounds) Experience as a packaging operator Mastery of one packaging line measured by OJT certification (Line Clearance, Changeover, and Quality) Opportunity is Calling, Apply Now! Contract length: 7 months with potential for extension and/or conversion. Salary:$22.50 per hour, W2. Recruiter: Ery Baniqued What's In It For You? We welcome you to be a part of one of the largest global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits 401K Retirement Saving Plan Life & Disability Insurance Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll Employee Discount Programs Referral Bonus Programs Yoh makes finding and applying for jobs simple. Partner with Yoh to find the right opportunities across multiple industries in the US and UK. Find out more here! Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.