Packager

Position Title:Packager

Wage:$16.50 per hour

Shift:2nd, 3rd, Weekend

Hours:3:00pm-11:00pm; 11:00pm-7:00am; 7:00am-7:00pm; 7:00pm-7:00am

Jumpstart your career as an Entry-Level Packager with a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to delivering life-saving medications! Join a rapidly growing team in a clean, temperature-controlled environment where safety and quality come first. You'll be part of a collaborative team with a strong focus on growth and development—our promote-from-within culture ensures there’s always room for you to advance your career!

Packager Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Package products according to standard operating procedures, work process and batch record specifications in preparation for shipping

- Ensure quality compliance of products being packed by inspecting for defects such as legible and accurate codes, effective seals, appropriate quantity, etc., to ensure all specifications are met

- Remove defective product into the proper location for rework or disposal

- Alert appropriate personnel to any potential quality issues discovered and stop the line, as needed, until further direction is received

- Rotate through all packing functions and perform at expected levels

- Complete cleaning functions, including responsibilities during line clearances, cleaning equipment and areas, and 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain method) around the plants to ensure a safe, organized work environment

- Follow all company and facility safety policies, procedures and guidelines; handle hazardous materials using all appropriate or mandatory safety gear; immediately report potentially hazardous situations or conditions

- Accurately complete required cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) and/or other paperwork in a legible manner, including signing the roster, scanning work order with badge number, production documentation; verify and review for accuracy as required

- Assist in coaching and mentoring employees and temporary staff members to new Packer role

Packager Requirements:

TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education) testing requirements met at approved grade level for position.

- Basic Mathematical Skills

- The ability to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements. The ability to read simple prose, in a form equivalent to typescript or printing, on subjects within a familiar context.

- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out uninvolved written or oral instructions.

- Ability to deal with problems that involve only a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

- Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.

- Ability to work independently and/or part of a team.

- Ability to adapt to changing work environments.

- Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.

About us:

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the Midwest. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.

Why Work with QPS?

-Access to sought-after positions with leading employers

-Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process