Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking a detail-oriented Packaging Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Altavista, VA. This Tier Level 2 Packaging/Inspection role is ideal for candidates with manufacturing, production, packaging, or quality inspection experience who are comfortable working in a structured, fast-paced production environment.
The Packaging Specialist will inspect raw and finished products, label and package materials, follow GMP and clean-room procedures when required, and help maintain quality standards throughout the production process. This position offers steady overnight hours, overtime potential, and the opportunity to build long-term manufacturing experience with a team-focused operation that values safety, accuracy, reliability, and consistent performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect raw materials and finished products to ensure they meet quality and production standards.
- Label, package, and prepare products according to established procedures and documentation requirements.
- Maintain accurate production, packaging, inspection, and quality records.
- Follow GMP, clean-room, safety, and quality procedures as required.
- Support production operations by assisting with assigned manufacturing and packaging tasks.
- Identify quality concerns or process issues and report them to the appropriate team members.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $19 per hour.
- Job Type: Contract-to-hire.
- Location: Altavista, VA.
- Schedule: 12-hour overnight shift.
- Schedule Options: 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM or 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM.
- Overtime: Time and a half after 40 hours.
- Inspect products for quality and compliance with production standards.
- Label and package products according to written procedures.
- Complete required production and quality documentation accurately.
- Follow GMP, clean-room, safety, and manufacturing procedures.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Previous manufacturing, production, packaging, or inspection experience required.
- 1 to 2 years of related experience preferred for success in this role.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify quality issues.
- Ability to follow written instructions, standard operating procedures, and documentation requirements.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing, production, or clean-room environment.
- Reliable attendance and ability to work a 12-hour overnight shift.
- Commitment to workplace safety, product quality, and team collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 or more years of manufacturing or production experience.
- Experience with GMP procedures or clean-room environments.
- Quality inspection experience in a production setting.
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
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