Packaging Technician (3rd shift)

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Manufacturing​

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.

If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.

Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

This role will work 3rd shift, Monday – Friday, 10PM - 6:30AM. Workers must have flexibility to train on a 1st or 2nd shift  for 8-10 hour shifts for the first 90 days.

 

Work closely with other Packaging Operators, Shift Leader, Production Planner and Area Manager to organize and lead all production on a production line to maximize throughput and continuously improve KPI’s. The Packaging Technician will be solely responsible for the line operation and daily target delivery during the shift.   

Your responsibilities

• Operate relevant packaging equipment and ensure appropriate minor maintenance is carried out, when necessary, with a focus on preventative rather than reactive
• Delivery of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) that are measured across multiple shifts (ex. overall equipment efficiency, waste, documentation accuracy, safety observations, near misses, etc.)   
• Work with leadership to ensure changeover activities are planned and then best resourced and continuously improved
• Ensure quality with control plan adherence as a minimum
• Ensure a pro-active, preventative approach is taken on safety, health and the environment
• Assist line team in troubleshooting and autonomous maintenance activities, involving management and the maintenance team where necessary
• Ensure that shift quality and line performance data is entered in a timely and accurate manner
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs; occasional walking, constant standing, occasional bending and/or stooping, frequent reaching overhead

The experience we're looking for

• One year or more machine operator experience on high-speed packaging equipment in food, chemical, or pharmaceutical environment
• Specific awareness of quality/Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment, GMP and safety standards
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet targets and KPI’s
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and walk/stand for long periods of time
• Strong communication skills for department collaboration

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of