Packer
Position: Packer | 3644-1 Location Melrose Park Illinois 60160 Duration 3+ months 3rd shift from 9:45 PM 6:15 AM
The Packer is responsible for operating and maintaining packaging equipment to ensure steady production flow. Duties include labelling, tray-off, nano-packaging, palletizing, and inspecting packaged products. This role follows SOPs, GMPs, and safety protocols in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate various packaging equipment and systems
- Inspect labelled vials and packaging components for quality and accuracy
- Maintain clean, organized, and compliant work areas
- Load/unload materials and transport items (up to 40 lbs.)
- Complete documentation and records according to SOP/GMP
- Train or assist team members with shipping and packaging tasks
- Wear appropriate PPE and adhere to safety policies
- Perform visual inspections and meet 100% packaging specifications
- Follow HMI-based systems and automated inspection equipment (AIM)
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
- Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Experience Level: Entry-level (01 year experience acceptable)
Technical & Soft Skills
- Ability to lift to 40 lbs and perform repetitive tasks
- Comfortable with standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and manual handling
- Strong attention to detail (especially for labelling and inspection)
- Reliable, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Physical Demands
- Standing: 75%, Sitting: 15%, Stooping: 25%, Kneeling: 10%, Reaching: Daily
- Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying up to 40 lbs.
- Requires fine motor skills, depth perception, and color vision
Note: Ability to operate manual and battery-powered pallet jacks is strongly preferred.