Packaging Mechanic II - Night Shift
Amneal
Summary
The Packaging Mechanic II will be responsible for the continuous functioning of various types of manufacturing packaging line systems and equipment within the Packaging and Manufacturing departments. The role will perform the setup of packaging equipment, routine maintenance, repair, minor electrical troubleshooting, and also partner with Engineering to install and commission new packaging lines.
Job description
Night Shift – 12-hour rotating schedule (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM) with alternating weekend shifts required.
Essential Functions
- Troubleshoot and repair all packaging line systems and equipment including vertical form and fill bagging machines, rotary cartoners, weigh scales, tapers and conveyors. Partner with Engineering to install and commission new packaging lines systems. Perform system modifications of the existing lines as needed.
- Repair of packaging equipment. This includes root cause analysis problem identification, referencing technical documentation, assessment of material requirements, requisition placement, and actual repair. Responsible for the replacement of parts.
- Perform preventive maintenance to ensure all packaging equipment functions properly as well as follow and execute the preventative maintenance schedules.
- Provide accurate and timely documentation of work in the equipment logbooks, communications, and verbally to coworkers during shift hand offs
- Train team members on equipment issues to eliminate future occurrences.
Qualifications
Education: High School or GED - Required
Experience: 5 years or more in Packaging equipment or related manufacturing equipment
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- 5 years or more experience in packaging equipment or related manufacturing equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair packaging line systems and equipment
- Experience with vertical form and fill bagging machines, rotary cartoners, weigh scales, tapers, and conveyors
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Root cause analysis problem identification
- Reference technical documentation
- Document work in equipment logbooks
- Train team members on equipment issues
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Insurance benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Short-term incentive
- Performance-based award
Company overview
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: AMRX) is a leading American publicly traded pharmaceutical company headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Founded in 2002 by brothers Chirag and Chintu Patel, the company has grown to become one of the largest and fastest-growing generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in the United States. Amneal operates as an integrated pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing, and distributing generic, brand, and biosimilar products. With approximately 8,100 employees globally, the company maintains operations across North America, Asia, and Europe. Amneal's business is organized into three main segments: a robust U.S. generics business with over 250 product families, a growing specialty pharmaceuticals division focused on central nervous system disorders and endocrine conditions, and an expanding biosimilars portfolio. The company has established itself as a leader in complex dosage forms and difficult-to-manufacture products, with manufacturing capabilities spanning oral solids, injectables, ophthalmics, liquids, topicals, transdermals, and respiratory devices. Amneal's mission 'We make healthy possible' reflects its commitment to providing affordable access to essential medicines while maintaining high-quality standards across its global operations.