Packaging Operators

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for moving required materials from defined storage or staging areas to workspace using material handling equipment including manual and motorized pallet jacks/walkies.
  
• Packaging of final product into end-user containers per approved Standard Manufacturing Procedures (SMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Keeps accurate logs (both written and on computer) following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
  
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
  
• Demonstrates ability to set-up, operate and clean production equipment including weighing scales, hand-filling equipment, Integrated Fill Lines (IFL) and Bagging equipment (SpeeDee & All-Fills). Requires monitoring of critical meters, gauges and displays for process parameters (ie. temperature, humidity, RPMs).
  
• Maintains accurate production records, which include operation/cleaning logs, batch history records, Label reconciliation, work order information and other pertinent data.
  
• Responsible for assuring final product is within final weight tolerance as specified per IMW A163.
  
• Use independent judgment to plan, perform, make decisions, trouble-shoot and problem solve in areas on set up, operations, and processes.
  
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain neat, accurate and complete records and logs and use calibration equipment and machine operations.
  
• Must follow all BD and DCM safety policies and procedures.
  
• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet BD business requirements.
  
• Performs other duties as DCM operations required.
  

Minimum Qualification

• High school graduate or equivalent.
  
• Minimum of three years of experience in a manufacturing, packaging and/or warehouse environment.
  
• Must be capable of performing heavy lifting/handling during a 10 hr. shift; 1-5 lb.- 70% ; 5-25 lbs. -30%
  
• Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs 50% to 95% of the workday.
  
• Must be capable of passing the physical examination for forklift operations and respirator fit test.
  

Additional notes:

Dusty environment requiring routine use of N95 respirators.

Routine use of Safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, respirators and hearing protection may be required. Must be used if required.

Respirators and PAPR are required at times for specified products.

Repetitively heavy lifting/handling during a 8 hr shift; 1-5 lb.- 70% ; 5-35 lbs -30%

Forklift Experience is very helpful

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $18.50 - $19.88 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Ability to Commute:

• Sparks, MD (Preferred)
  

Ability to Relocate:

• Sparks, MD: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
  

Work Location: In person