Packaging Associate Job Description
Packaging associate
provides technology leadership for Inherently Safer Design, Process Safety and Food Safety standards for packaging areas and products as suitable to the products.
Packaging Associate Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Provide input about packaging-related technical capabilities of the existing Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs)
Support the development and implementation of quality systems including Manufacturing Control Plans and supporting Quality documents associated with new launches and technology initiatives
The Artwork Department Center of Excellence will be responsible for all artwork development activities up to the point of artwork proof preparation
Support packaging Operational Readiness activities including systems readiness, SOP development, training, including tracking Operational Readiness progress to plan, identifying and communicating priorities, Technical writing skills will be a distinct advantage in this capacity
Support capital projects including the new vial packaging line project and the serialisation project, as required
Evaluate and develop new materials and/or alternate packaging materials, packaging solutions or packaging systems based on product, regulatory, business or technical requirements
Manage packaging development project/topics or packaging development sub-projects within global teams
Drive the process to establish and agree on packaging requirements and meet the agreed technical requirements, timelines, and financial budget
Ensuring that shipments are packed with all required material, including barrier bags, desiccants, ESD grounding
Receives Loading instructions on MSS on loading each shipment and identifies Lot Numbers and Customer Order Numbers on product prior to loading
Packaging Associate Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Packaging Associate
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: APICS, CPSM, CPM, PMP
Education for Packaging Associate
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the packaging associate job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and High School Degree in Engineering, Science, Technical, Mechanical Engineering, Education, Business, Design, Chemical Engineering, General Education, Technology
Skills for Packaging Associate
Desired skills for packaging associate include:
Good Manufacturing Process
Food safety and sanitation standards
Ability to learn computerized shipping system and data entry
Food GMP's
Manufacturing
Operating and safety guidelines
Regulatory and GMP requirements
Safety processes and regulations
Technical qualifications for packaging components
Desired experience for packaging associate includes:
Must possess strong interpersonal skills and a sharp customer focus to integrate group activities with partners, including Early Development, Supply, and potential external collaborators
Overall packaging equipment project experience, working understanding of capital management, knowledge of form/filling equipment platforms
Relationships with industry OEM packaging equipment suppliers
Base knowledge of design for six sigma and other six sigma tools
Responsible for the package development of Cost-Out projects
Plans and conducts projects
Packaging Associate Examples
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Packaging Associate Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of packaging associate. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for packaging associate
- Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, and containers by hand or using hand trucks, forklifts and other equipment.Sorts material before loading and unloading
- Loading of Box Rail Cars and records Seal Numbers and completes Boxcar Loading Form
- Continually replenishes staging areas of pallets and bags to allow for smooth transition of production shifts
- Maintains clean/housekeeping area at all times
- Operates Hi-Lift in a safe manner and identifies necessary maintenance issues to ensure proper operation of equipment and notifies Supervisor of any maintenance issues
- Design, evaluate, cost, specify, and implement packaging for all new products from the conceptual phase to production
- Development of POP displays and special sets per Marketing & Sales requirements
- On-going floor support and trouble-shooting for new and existing product packaging
- Provide packaging assistance to other departments and subsidiaries
- Maintain and upgrade knowledge and education
Qualifications for packaging associate
- Technical project leader managing the technical timeline, providing timely communication, outlining issues, risks and contingency plans
- Lead development and/or author of technical documentation to support launch and regulatory approval of projects
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging with a minimum of 10 years of package development experience , a Master’s Degree in Packaging with a minimum of 6 years of package development experience, or a Ph.D
- Responsible for all Package Engineering milestones on project timelines for projects assigned
- A 4 year technical degree in Package Engineering, or equivalent with 0-2 years’ experience in a regulated environment, preferably consumer goods or pharmaceuticals
- Previous parts and Material handling experience preferred (3+ years) with Fed-X, DHL, 3PL
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of packaging associate. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for packaging associate
- Packaging product per specifications to ensure timely shipment
- Transporting completed orders to the warehouse for shipment
- Pulling materials for testing from the production floor
- Clean and inspect rolls of tape
- Count the number of inbound and outbound labels and rolls of tape
- Perform inspections of the tape and labels for accuracy
- Prepare and present results of technical reports, both written and oral
- Ensure the support to headquarters for the billing of materials
- Support the updating process of the "bill of material" according to the introduction of product or process modifications
- Support the emission of the data sheet to equip the suppliers
Qualifications for packaging associate
- Punctuality and a professional, can-do attitude are a must
- Current forklift certification strongly preferred
- You must be able to pass a drug and background check
- Previous experience in a warehouse/production environment is a plus
- Must be able to work mandatory overtime hours as needed
- Must be able to work on a computer using a variety of software
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of packaging associate. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for packaging associate
- Ensure the new models start up, both model year and product modifications, guaranteeing the supply of the first batch of direct materials and to define timing of production
- Contribute to the full cost improvement of the product
- Lableing product
- Follow written and verbal instuctions
- Must be able to keep up in fast paced environment
- Support change-management and process improvement as an R&D Quality Champion
- Define/plan/execute Quality Assurance programs to meet the short and long-term strategic needs of the business
- Verify that all device bins received from Inspection Team are properly identified
- Identify devices and ensure that all devices are identified correctly on paper documents and computer records
- Print labels and apply labels to individual packing pouches
Qualifications for packaging associate
- Must be able to read and work from detailed written instructions with diagrams and pictures
- Must be able to stand on your feet for up to 8 hours per day and lift up to 50lbs regularly
- Graduate / Post Graduate in Chemistry
- 0-1 years of experience in packaging in pharma industry
- Knowledge of SAP platform essential
- Good understanding on GMP practices
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Packaging Associate Job Description
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Our company is looking to fill the role of packaging associate. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for packaging associate
- Package all devices, verify that each device is an EXACT match to what the label says it is
- Seal device into pouch using electric sealer
- Inspect of all packages, seals, labels and ensure all devices have correct paper and computer documentation
- Place devices into bins and shelve in appropriate areas for the Sterilization team to retrieve
- Perform multiple tasks on an assigned team
- Operating low technology machinery
- Packaging tea on an assembly line
- Making displays out of pre-shaped carton
- Bending repeatedly when filling tea cages
- Working in a safe and collaborative environment to meet safety and production goals
Qualifications for packaging associate
- Sound physical condition
- Comfortable working in a semi clean room setting, wearing a frock, gloves, and a hat
- Ability to perform basic math functions without the use of a calculator
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, or related field required
- Minimum of 1 year work experience in packaging or engineering industry or internship history required (CPG preferred)
- Understanding of basic business principles
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Our company is looking to fill the role of packaging associate. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for packaging associate
- Developing and leveraging internal and external networks
- Managing deliverables of multiple projects simultaneously
- Consulting on packaging solutions with guidance from Senior and Principle Engineers
- Effectively communicating projects details and risk in appropriate forum to all levels of organization
- Being a passionate, engaged and active member of team and function
- Understanding impact on other functional areas to develop business acumen and enterprise thinking
- Exhibiting high levels of intellectual curiosity and entrepreneurial behavior
- Set up and inspect equipment prior to operation
- Receives Loading instructions on MSS on loading each shipment and identifies Lot Numbers and Customer Order Numbers on product prior to loading.If loading floorstock, provide Lot Numbers to QSC for processing
- Inspect product prior to loading to identify broken bags or poorly stacked bags for removal and replacement
Qualifications for packaging associate
- Knowledge of technical / economic options
- Knowledge of tools and methods for production improvement
- Knowledge of the functional reading of regulations and production knowledge and design
- Knowledge of planning with IT tools in use
- Knowledge of the product grid, commercial DBIP, Industrial DBIP, etc
- Knowledge of product modification activities and start up