Label Operator
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Print labels for Streck and private label products according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and departmental work instructions.
- Pull the correct label information from production orders, change reports, and deviations.
- Identify and secure the right label stock for each print job, set up label printers, and complete pre-print and post-print line clearances.
- Re-wind printed label rolls, splice them when needed, and verify bar codes.
- Create the paperwork that documents every step of label printing.
- Keep your work area clean and follow aseptic procedures, including washing hands when entering and leaving the laboratory and throughout the day.
- Follow all departmental and company safety guidelines and regulations, including FDA and ISO requirements.
- Stick to work instructions so every process is completed accurately.
- Report problems, process issues, or personnel concerns to management.
- Take on other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- High school diploma, GED, or demonstrated success in a related role.
- Dependable and well organized, with good interpersonal skills.
- Clear communication, both orally and in writing.
- The ability to work cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of personal computers and the ability to perform general arithmetic.
- The ability to visually inspect labels for defects in printed information.
- The ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the Employee-Right-To-Know program.
HELPFUL EXPERIENCE
- Experience operating label printers, such as Zebra or Sato.
- Experience using barcode scanners, such as Integra.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Accountability — you take ownership of your work, anticipate problems before they happen, and stay on schedule.
- Customer Focus — you understand what your internal partners in filling, labeling, and packaging need and deliver it with a sense of urgency.
- Professionalism — you bring a positive attitude and follow company policies, guidelines, and compliance training.
- Quality Orientation — you follow documents and procedures carefully and keep quality first, even when the schedule is tight.
- Team Focus — you collaborate with your teammates, share what you know, and step in to help when the team is challenged.
TRAVEL & WORK ENVIRONMENT
This role works in a climate-controlled biological/chemical laboratory, with occasional short periods in cold walk-in coolers. You will wear required clean room clothing (lab coat, hair bonnet, and beard cover as applicable) and protective equipment such as masks, gloves, or face shields for up to two and a half hours at a time. No travel is expected for this role (0%).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is medium-duty work: occasionally exerting up to 40 lbs of force, frequently up to 20 lbs, and constantly up to 10 lbs to move objects, along with standing for up to two and a half hours at a time, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, stooping, fingering, and grasping. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities — just let us know what you need.