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1ST & 2ND SHIFT MACHINE OPERATOR - Centerbrook Location at TOWER LABORATORIES LTD. – Essex, Connecticut

TOWER LABORATORIES LTD.
Essex, Connecticut, 06409, United States
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Salary:$17.00 - $19.00/hr

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About This Position

Are you looking for a fast-paced career in manufacturing? Tower Labs is offering training opportunities to learn tableting and packaging in the pharmaceutical industry! Come and join our Production Team in CENTERBROOK, CT.

Tower Laboratories is a leading effervescent product manufacturer in the U.S. We develop and manufacture over-the-counter medications, prescription pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, soft drink tablets and other consumer products on a contract basis. We are continually expanding our effervescent product base and currently have several new and interesting products in the research and development phase right now. We are a family owned company and have been in business for over 40 years. www.towerlabs.com.


$17-$18 to start for 1st shift

$18.50-$19.50 to start for 2nd shift

Plus, regular pay increases as training progresses.


POSITION SUMMARY:

We are willing to train the right, motivated individual to learn our tableting and packaging process.

  • Operate and set up a wide range of manufacturing equipment which includes high-speed automated tablet presses and packager production line.
  • Perform in-process testing and complete the necessary paperwork. Responsible for the efficient production of a high quality product.
  • Perform all work in adherence to safety precautions, regulations and Good Manufacturing practices (cGMP) as required by the FDA.
  • Tower Labs' production environment is clean and temperature and humidity controlled. Uniforms provided free of charge.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Dependability a must; we will be investing in you with training
  • Mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to read and follow directions, complete paperwork and communicate effectively in English
  • Ability to concentrate and focus on task under stressful and/or distracting conditions
  • Ability to be a team player; good interpersonal skills
  • Self starter with high level of motivation
  • Ability to stand for entire shift, walk, bend, reach, climb ladder
  • Ability to lift up to 40lbs on an occasional basis
  • Ability to wear face mask, safety shoes & glasses, hairnet and gloves.

No experience required, we will train!

BENEFITS:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee assistance program (free counseling)
  • Flexible spending account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Free uniforms
  • Safety shoe & Rx glasses reimbursement

SCHEDULE:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime voluntary
  • Full time

SHIFT AVAILABILITY:

  • 1st shift: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
  • 2nd shift: 3:50 PM - 12:20 AM, Monday through Friday


We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



1st shift hours are from 7:30 AM-4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
2nd shift hours are from 3:50 PM-12:20 AM, Monday through Friday

Job Location

Essex, Connecticut, 06409, United States
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