JRS Pharma offers an exciting Packaging Operator opportunity at our MCCII facility in the U.S. Cedar Rapids, IA. If you have an eye for detail, professional style and a passion for packaging, we want you on our team.
JRS Pharma is a leading manufacturer of excipients, offering a complete portfolio of solutions for the global health science industry. Our excipients portfolio includes: high functionality excipients, binders, disintegrants, lubricants, functional fillers, thickeners, stabilizers, carriers and coatings. In addiction to our wide range of excipients, we offer excellent technical support and biopharma services to address the needs , the JRS Group has over and formulation challenges of our customers.
We are dedicated to serving the health science industry worldwide. Founded in 1878, the JRS Group has over 140 years of experience. Our R&D centers, production sites and sales offices, as well as our technical support team and award-winning customer service team offer our customers the most cost-effective and fast time-to market solutions.
Job title: MCCII Packaging Operator
Work Location: JRS Pharma LP - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Division/Department: Production
Reports to: Production Manager
Full-time
Nonexempt
Position Summary:
The Packaging Operator operates packaging system and material handling equipment to safely produce quality product in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate all equipment necessary to properly package finished product
- Load, unload, store, sample, and transfer raw materials, finished product, and miscellaneous items
- Maintain equipment through proper lubrication, minor repairs/adjustments; report all malfunctions and needed repairs
- Maintain accurate and complete records
- Routinely sanitize and clean plant equipment and facilities
- Assist in training new packagers
- Perform material handling duties in accordance with all applicable OSHA and EPA standards
- Effectively communicate with all other team members
- Participate in safety, quality, and productivity improvement projects
- Execute other responsibilities and projects as required Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Previous packaging experience in a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing plant Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office / control system experience Physical Requirements:
- Flexibility to work rotating shift assignments and overtime as required
- Should be physically able as job includes a certain amount of lifting and moving (~60 lbs) Walking, standing, bending, grasping
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.92 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
Experience:
- Packaging Operator: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cedar Rapids, IA 52404: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person