Packaging Technician - 2nd Shift at Opella in Chattanooga, TN

Summary: Opella is a global leader in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market, dedicated to making self-care simple. The Packaging Technician will ensure the smooth operation of packaging machinery, including setup, cleaning, and maintenance, while adhering to FDA and cGMP standards. Responsibilities: - Use tools to efficiently disassemble and reassemble machinery as needed - Prepare packaging lines for various products, ensuring components and equipment are set up correctly - Provide packaging supplies and bulk products as required to maintain smooth operations - Monitor product quality and reject any materials or packages not meeting FDA-cGMP standards - Document and maintain proper fill levels according to product specifications - Operate packaging lines following Set-Up Sheets, SPIs (Standard Packaging Instructions), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and other procedures - Ensure a safe work environment, report any hazards, and continuously develop your skills to comply with FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED - Experience in manufacturing, production, including operating high-speed packaging or assembly equipment, start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers - Proficient in operating various packaging machinery and tools, including electric and manual lift trucks, tape machines, and equipment like fillers, cappers, labelers, and bundlers - Capable of lifting 25-60 pounds, standing or walking for extended periods, and demonstrating exceptional coordination, manual dexterity, and mechanical aptitude - Comply with dress code regulations, be willing to undergo necessary training, and work in conditions with exposure to product, dust, grease, and packing machinery hazards - Complete the required pre-employment testing Preferred Qualifications: - Lean Six Sigma Certification - Previous pharmaceutical experience - Familiarity with Production Automation Systems like SAP Required Skills: Packaging machinery operation, Equipment set-up, Equipment cleaning, Equipment maintenance, Use of electric, manual lift trucks, Use of tape machines, Operation of fillers, Operation of cappers, Operation of labelers, Operation of bundlers, FDA-cGMP compliance, record keeping, Lean Six Sigma Certification, Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, Production Automation Systems, SAP Benefits: Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.