Material Handler
Axelon Services Corporation
Edison, NJ
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Capsules, Cleaning Equipment, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Documentation, English Language, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), High School Diploma, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Mentoring, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Problem Solving Skills, Product Packaging, Recycling, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Startup, Team Player, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Warehousing
LOCATION
Edison, NJ
POSTED
8 days ago
Pay Rate: $24.25 per hour
Summary:
- Operate packaging line equipment and handle materials
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
- Maintain smooth and efficient packaging operations
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with PPE, safety, and EHS standards
- Execute packaging operations according to approved documentation and SOPs
- Respond promptly to alarms and troubleshoot issues during packaging processes
- Perform equipment cleaning, change parts, and line clearance activities
- Complete required documentation, including room and equipment logbooks, batch records, and verification checks
- Stage and transfer packaging materials and bulk products as needed
- Verify packaging components and bulk product against batch records and protocols
- Stack finished goods cases on pallets, shrink-wrap pallets, and transfer to warehouse
- Operate palletizer and pallet jack safely and efficiently
- Remove unused or discarded materials to designated warehouse or recycling areas
- Ensure compliance with company policies, cGMP, DEA, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements
- Communicate effectively with team members to resolve issues and maintain workflow
- Demonstrate urgency for quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Train and mentor other Material Handlers and Packaging Operators as required
- Perform additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- 1-2 years’ experience in FDA regulated packaging environment desired
Required Skills:
- Proficient in navigating HMI screens for various packaging equipment, including Tablet/Capsule Filler, Cottoner, Capper, Desiccant Inserter, Checkweigher, Labeler, Case Former, and Pallet Jack
- Ability to assist Packaging Technicians during line changeovers
- Capable of working extended hours and maintaining focus under challenging conditions
- Competent in performing basic math functions related to packaging order start-up and completion
- Knowledge of aggregation processes on packaging lines
- Skilled in responding to equipment alarms, faults, and error messages, with the ability to assess potential product impact
- Demonstrated ability to work safely and comply with EHS and PPE requirements
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