Junior Packaging Technician

Junior Packaging Technician 

The Jr Packaging Line Operator / Technician is responsible for supporting the setup, operation, and monitoring of filling, packaging, labeling, and coding equipment. This role works closely with senior technicians and supervisors to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This is a hands-on, mid level role ideal for someone looking to grow their technical skills in a manufacturing environment. The Technician will report to the Lead Technician.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Make-Ready & Line Setup

• Perform complete setup and changeovers on filling labeling and coding equipment.
• Install tooling, adjust guides/nozzles, mount film/label rolls, configure print files, and set sensor positions.
• Conduct line clearance and verify all components match batch documentation.
• Complete startup checklists and authorize the line for production.

Automatic Filling Line Operation

• Operate and monitor filling, capping, crimping, and in-line labeling modules.
• Make mechanical and electronic adjustments to maintain speed and product quality.
• Address line stoppages and escalate larger issues when necessary.
• Respond quickly to alarms and error codes 
• Log production data including output, downtime, and machine settings.
• Coordinate with maintenance if technical issues exceed operator scope.

Labeling equipment 

• Set up label rolls, calibrate sensors, and adjust label position.
• Maintain label application accuracy and resolve jams or skew issues.
• Configure size changeovers, wrap systems, and touchscreen settings for product-specific parameters.
• Ensure consistent label placement 
• Ensure correct product codes, batch numbers, and label formats are set.

Packet machines 

• Set up forming tools, sealing jaws, cutting assemblies, and film rolls.
• Monitor seal integrity, film registration, fill weight, and overall pouch quality.
• Troubleshoot sealing, feeding, or misalignment issues.

Semi-Automatic Filling Line

• Prepare equipment for specialty formats or small-batch production.
• Adjust nozzles, fill levels, gating, and indexing systems.
• Supervise manual operators to maintain accuracy and consistency.

Coding Equipment:

• Load/edit batch, expiry, and lot codes.
• Maintain printhead cleanliness and manage ink/solvent levels.
• Adjust print positioning and timing.

• Configure messages, Data Matrix codes, or barcodes.
• Adjust sensor timing, print distance, and resolution settings.
• Ensure clear, compliant coding on all products.

Quality & Compliance

• Perform routine quality checks for fill volume, torque, seal integrity, labeling accuracy, and print clarity.
• Maintain full compliance with GMP, SOPs, batch documentation, and audit requirements.
• Report deviations promptly and support root-cause investigations.

Safety & Basic Maintenance

• Perform minor preventative maintenance: lubrication, cleaning, minor part replacements.
• Escalate complex mechanical or electrical issues while ensuring a safe environment for the crew.
• Participate in safety audits and improvement initiatives.

What We’ll Love About You:

Decision Making / resourceful 

• Strong decision-making and conflict-resolution skills.

Organizational & Time Management Skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Process-driven mindset to optimize manufacturing operations.

Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking

• Quick to troubleshoot issues 
• Data-driven approach to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Adaptability to implement new technologies 

What You’ll Need to Have:

Essential