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Packaging Operator, 3rd shift

Bloomington, IN 47402

Posted: 11/17/2023 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Production Job Number: 591729 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target Pay Rate: 18.70/hr **salary will be commensurate with experience 

Job Description: 

The Packaging Operator works within the Finishing/Packaging Complex. They inspect, label, and package pharmaceutical products to meet client demand and expectations. They contribute to creating an environment where teamwork, productivity, safety, identity, strength, purity and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished product. This position reports to the Finishing Supervisor.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Label, package, inspect and document per written instructions
  • Package product in boxes, cartons, syringes, vials, blisters
  • Visual acuity 20/20 with or without corrective vision and ability to pass color blind test
  • Verify incoming materials for use
  • Inspect product/materials for defects
  • Participate and assist with line clearance activities
  • Clean and clear debris from all work areas
  • Scheduled weekend overtime will be required

Work Environment:  Controlled pharmaceutical environment including wearing long sleeves, safety toe shoes, gloves and safety glasses.  Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of automated and semi-automated packaging lines.

What you’ll bring:
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 6 months of previous Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Good communication skills
  • Good documentation skills, including legible handwriting
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Basic math skills
  • Knowledge of standard operating procedures, specifications, and job-specific training materials
  • Requires the usage of hand tools for set up and operation of automated equipment.
  • Must be able to understand, speak, read and write English

Physical / Safety Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Required to stand for up to 8 hours per day, including constant standing for 2 hours at a time
  • Must be able to lift 20 pounds overhead
  • Use of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment is required

Additional Requirement:  Final candidates for Packaging Operator will be required to pass a post offer/pre-employment job placement examination which will test the physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.

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