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Job Summary

Hourly Rate: $19.00 per hour
Second Shift: 2 PM to 10 PM; some Saturdays required
Overnight Shift Differential: $1.75 per hour

Our benefits programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Responsibilities

Responsible for Packaging on various packaging machinery in order to maintain a steady flow of production. This may involve the following: traying-on, traying-off, nano-packaging and moving pallets. Must follow SOP's and any departmental procedures. Recommends improvements and identifies potential problems which could affect the operation both personnel and equipment related.

• Job Responsibilities:
• Performs inspection of labeled vials, lot numbers, expiration dates, inserts, trays, partitions, shippers, packing and palletizing shipper packs Must maintain log in ability on packaging lines.
• Performs skilled training for aggregation of shippers Must be qualified to work on high-speed automated inspection equipment (AIM).
• Performs and documents line clearances before and after the running of a production lot Will work on assembly lines with high-speed equipment with Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) applications Assures that the packaged product meets all [100%] of specifications
• Responsible for complying with all SOP’s and cGMP’s including all required training modules
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment and strives to meet daily goals Makes minor adjustments and assists with changeover and set-up to equipment, as necessary
• Assures the correct set-up and operation of all packaging equipment except the Labe/er
• Assures a safe working environment and always wears appropriate safety equipment/apparel as well as alerting the supervisor to unsafe conditions in the department
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works overtime as needed. All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, as per your roles and responsibilities

• Job Requirements:
• High School diploma or GED required
• Must be capable of lifting to 40 lbs, of various packaging/inspection materials and equipment and transporting objects up to 80 lbs.
• Must be able to perform repetitive work with machinery, which typically produces anywhere from 150-400 units per minute
• Must have ability to focus on details for periods of time [i.e., visual inspection, labeling]
• Ability to move pallets of material with manual and battery-operated pallet jacks strongly preferred.

The Company’s primary business language is English. The successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at‑will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.