Packaging Equipment Operator -Teams

Packaging Equipment Operator – 12 Hour Teams

Join our team and take advantage of exciting opportunities with our 12-hour overnight positions! We’re currently staffing both weekday overnights and weekend overnights, offering increased earnings to reward your commitment. Weekday nights come with a 15% shift differential. Weekend nights offer an attractive 25% shift differential.

We are a French pharmaceutical industrial group, recognized for making affordable healthcare products that improve and simplify patients’ lives to as many people as possible. With 30 years of technological expertise, we position ourselves as a world leader in sterile single dose with 10 sites on 4 continents and more than 2000 employees. Since 2013, our site Unither Manufacturing LLC. based in Rochester (NY) specializes in the manufacture of Blow‑Fill‑Seal, Liquid Stick‑Packs, Pharmaceutical bottles, Tablets and Capsules.

It has more than 300 employees.

Reporting to the Pipeline request for anticipated staffing needs.

The Packaging Associate I is responsible for assisting in the packaging of pharmaceutical components and products by supporting the setup, operation, and cleaning of equipment under close supervision. The role focuses on learning and performing routine packaging processes in compliance with cGMP, SOPs, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. This position participates in day‑to‑day operational activities and supports production documentation efforts. Works under guidance from experienced team members and supports departmental improvement initiatives.

• Review production schedule and SOPs with supervision to understand daily tasks.
• Assist in staging supplies and materials needed for packaging runs.
• Deliver and distribute supplies to the production area.

• Operate basic packaging equipment under guidance to ensure proper function.
• Record basic process parameters and data as instructed.
• Complete forms and logs with close attention to accuracy and compliance.
• Report equipment malfunctions and assist with basic troubleshooting.
• Participate in team meetings and provide input on routine improvements.

• Perform cleaning of portable equipment and small parts according to instructions.
• Assist with routine maintenance tasks and ensure equipment readiness for next shift.
• Support accurate completion of documentation before shift end.
• Communicate handoff details to incoming shift members.

• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions and actively participate in safety culture.
• Comply with site security and environmental policies.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 year of experience in a GMP, packaging, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to learn equipment operation, documentation, and procedures.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with production tools.

• Basic math and measurement conversions.
• Must be able to understand, follow, and communicate verbal and written instructions in English to ensure compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures, including accurate following of Good Manufacturing Practice documentation and participating in required training conducted in English.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a regulated environment.

18.00 – 20.00 USD /hour

The referenced compensation range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

At Unither, your base salary is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards include:

• 100% employer‑paid medical premiums (annual value $2,000–$6,000+)
• 401(k) contributions: 6% match plus an additional 4% company‑funded contribution
• HSA contributions with wellness incentives
• Annual performance bonuses and merit increase eligibility
• And more—because we invest in your health, your future, and your peace of mind.

At Unither, we don’t just offer competitive hourly wages—we also pay 100% of your medical premiums. That means no paycheck deductions for your healthcare, which can be worth an extra $1 to $3.50 an hour in your pocket compared to jobs where you pay part of the premium.

Unither is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and to ensuring equal employment opportunity for all applicants.