**Why Us?** At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We're looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With a global workforce, we lead with pride and purpose-prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn't just our tagline, it's the higher standard we live by every day. **Job Description Summary** Summary **Job Description** Packaging Line Operator is responsible for tending machines and conveyors at various stages of the packaging line to maintain efficient, continuous packaging of the product for shipment. Compensation: $22.80 per hour plus $3.00 per hour shift differential Shift: 5:00pm - 5:15am Essential Functions **Components are in Place and Filled** + Sets up assigned station(s) on the line including assembly of basic equipment and preparing materials needed (e.g. bottles, caps, cotton, etc.). + Tends/operates station(s) during production run to insure proper operation and keep station filled with supplies or product. + Weighs product at various stages of the packaging process. + Performs checks/tests required for applicable station(s). + Adjusts containers/materials for proper placement and remove defective pieces. + Starts and stops equipment when required. + Performs hand-packaging and material-handling functions. + Collects all process related hazardous wastes and transports to accumulation drums. **Line Schedule Adhered to** **Downtime Avoided** + Documents inspections performed and keeps accurate equipment records, clean-up sheets and other required paperwork. + Disassembles, cleans and reassembles basic line equipment according to SOPs. Insures proper inspections are conducted prior to reassembly. + Cleans and assembles dust collector. + Perform other duties as assigned by supervision or as required by the position/operation. **Compliance Standards Met** + Promotes and adheres to safety requirements. + Performs lock-out/tag-out procedures according to Sops. Follows safe working practices in the execution of their assigned duties. + Actively participates in general site and departmental Safety initiatives. + Maintains clean work area; clear away debris, damaged or defective product, cartons, labels and packaging supplies. + Assist with training of new hires. **Marginal Functions** + Assists operators at other stations of the line as needed. + Works on any packaging line at stations on which you are trained. Minimum Requirements **Education / Experience / Skills:** Requires the basic knowledge and ability to apply mathematical concepts, spelling, reading English, and grammar. Requires a High School diploma or GED. **Experience:** **Packaging Operator I** Recommended minimum of three to six months' experience under direct supervision and guidance in order to gain sufficient skill to perform the requirements of the position. **Packaging Operator II** Recommended minimum 1 year experience as Packaging Operator. Demonstrated ability to independently work all stations on a packaging line. **License(s)/Certification(s) required:** None Required **Preferred Skills/Competencies** that may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position: + Ability to comprehend and carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form and deal with problems involving standardized situations. + Perform the basic functions of arithmetic; add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure. Perform reading, writing and speaking at a basic level. + Ability to work under direct supervision to learn the functions of the position. + Basic eye-hand coordination. + Basic proficiency operating several of the following stations on the packaging lines:a. Bottle Unscramblerb. Cottoner/Coil Inserterc. Capper, Torque Testerd. Induction Sealer/Foil Seal Detectore. Packingf. End Packingg. Bottle Checkweigherh. Reject Station + Machines, Tools, Equipment, Work Aids that may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position (see Department Training Manual for most current and comprehensive list of equipment): + Bottle unscrambler, cottoner/coil inserter, capper, torque tester, induction sealer, foil seal detector, shrink tunnels, scales and packaging tape dispenser, bottle checkweigher, reject station. Organizational Relationship/Scope: **Problem Solving:** Rigorously and systematically connects information, processes and events by organizing divergent information and searching for common themes, patterns, and causal connections. Undertakes a complex task by breaking it down into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way. Thinks of several possible explanations or alternatives for a situation and anticipates potential obstacles and develops contingency plans to overcome them. Uses intellig