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SERAPHIC GROUP INC

Production Technician

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

$16.50 - $20.50/hr

As a production technician, you are also required to be cross trained as a packaging assistant to ensure business continuity and to support redundancy if or when needed. Production Manufacture all ...

Green Thumb

Production Technician

Holyoke, MA · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

The Role The Production Technician is responsible for manicuring and packaging plant material and infused products. In this role, maintaining accuracy in weighing product, fulfilling product ...

Green Thumb

Production Technician

Holyoke, MA · On-site

$18.50 - $19/hr

The Role The Production Technician is responsible for manicuring and packaging plant material and infused products. In this role, maintaining accuracy in weighing product, fulfilling product ...

Green Thumb

Production Technician

Holyoke, MA · On-site

$18.50 - $19/hr

The Role The Production Technician is responsible for manicuring and packaging plant material and infused products. In this role, maintaining accuracy in weighing product, fulfilling product ...

Linde

Production Technician - Packaging

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$16.50 - $20.50/hr

Production Technician - Packaging Indianapolis, IN, United States req28309 3rd shift (10:00pm - 6:30am) Sunday - Thursday, training on 1st shift What you will enjoy doing* * You will exhibit strong ...

Roskam Baking Company

Production Technician

Kentwood, MI

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and ... The Production Technician shall ensure that all elements of Food Safety within their line are being ...

Aerotek

Production Technician

Fairfield, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $22/hr

Production Technician I The Production Technician I supports the production department by assisting ... Prepare products for processing by wrapping, labeling, and packaging materials according to ...

Roskam Baking Company

Production Technician

Kentwood, MI · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and ... The Production Technician shall ensure that all elements of Food Safety within their line are being ...

Roskam Baking Company

Production Technician

Kentwood, MI

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and ... The Production Technician shall ensure that all elements of Food Safety within their line are being ...

Roskam Baking Company

Production Technician

Kentwood, MI · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and ... The Production Technician shall ensure that all elements of Food Safety within their line are being ...

Roskam Baking Company

Production Technician

Kentwood, MI · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and ... The Production Technician shall ensure that all elements of Food Safety within their line are being ...

Roskam Baking Company

Production Technician

Kentwood, MI · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and ... The Production Technician will be trained in HACCP and will know the designated CCP's for their ...

Roskam Baking Company

Production Technician

Kentwood, MI · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and ... The Production Technician will be trained in HACCP and will know the designated CCP's for their ...

Roskam Baking Company

Production Technician

Kentwood, MI

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and ... The Production Technician shall ensure that all elements of Food Safety within their line are being ...

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How much do packaging production technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for packaging production technician in the United States is $19.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a packaging production technician?

Packaging Production Technicians are skilled workers responsible for operating and maintaining packaging machinery in manufacturing or production facilities. They ensure that products are packaged efficiently, safely, and according to quality standards. Their duties often include setting up machines, monitoring the packaging process, troubleshooting equipment issues, and performing routine maintenance. Packaging Production Technicians play a crucial role in keeping production lines running smoothly and ensuring that products reach customers in good condition.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a packaging production technician?

To thrive as a Packaging Production Technician, you need a solid understanding of production processes, equipment operation, quality control, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with packaging machinery, automated systems, and safety protocols, as well as certifications like OSHA, are often required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are vital soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality packaging operations that meet production goals and compliance standards.

What are some common challenges packaging production technicians face during daily operations?

Packaging Production Technicians often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent quality under tight production deadlines, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and adapting to changes in packaging materials or product specifications. They must be vigilant in spotting defects, ensuring safety standards are met, and coordinating with team members in maintenance and quality assurance to minimize downtime. Staying organized and communicating effectively are essential to handle these challenges and ensure smooth production processes.

What is the difference between Packaging Production Technician vs Packaging Operator?

AspectPackaging Production TechnicianPackaging Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical training often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, quality control labsProduction lines, packaging areas
Job FocusMaintaining equipment, troubleshooting, quality checksOperating packaging machinery, assembling products

Packaging Production Technicians typically handle equipment maintenance and quality assurance, while Packaging Operators focus on running packaging machinery. Both roles are essential in manufacturing settings, often overlapping but with distinct responsibilities.

What does a packaging production technician do?

A packaging production technician operates and maintains machinery used to package products, ensuring quality and efficiency in the production process. They may also monitor packaging lines, perform quality checks, and troubleshoot equipment issues, often working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. Basic technical skills and adherence to safety protocols are essential for this role.
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Infographic showing various Packaging Production Technician job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,008 per year, or $19.2 per hour.

Production Technician, Packaging (2nd Shift)

Bloomington, IN • On-site

Simtra BioPharma Solutions
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$16 - $20/hr

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Job description

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.
Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines - which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.
This role:
The Production Technician III provides direct support to equipment in the Packaging production area. This support consists of the initial set-up of equipment prior to batch processing, changeover activities between batch processing, and troubleshooting during batch processing. A Production Technician III reports directly to the Finishing Supervisor, works with various cross-functional teams to maximize equipment efficiencies and provide ideas for continuous improvement opportunities. The Production Technician III must fully
support operations on the production floor and communicate effectively with production team members.
The responsibilities:
  • Analyze machine/line downtime and efficiency information to respond to operational needs
  • Communicate equipment issues to subsequent shifts, Supervisor and appropriate personnel via electronic tech report
  • Evaluate and implement improvements to all processes associated with the equipment to increase efficiencies and reduce
  • Use all available data (downtime reports, OEE, etc.) to understand and target bottlenecks in the process
  • Initiate/complete work orders for equipment related problems
  • Provide recommendations and implement solutions to equipment/process challenges
  • Ensure all setup and changeover activities are complete and accurate, with an emphasis on achieving target changeover times
  • Evaluate changeover parts and ensure that appropriate repairs are made between uses or replacement parts are ordered
  • Provide training to Machine Operators for general equipment operation, setup, changeover and troubleshooting
  • Work with Finishing Training, Supervisors, Machine Operators, to evaluate and improve SOPs
  • Provide support during equipment qualification/validation

Desirable qualifications:
  • Associate's degree in a technical field
  • High school diploma or GED required with proven mechanical aptitude.
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: Microsoft Dynamics, Veeva, Trackwise, etc.)

Physical / Safety Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Required to stand for up to 8 hours per day, including constant standing for 2 hours at a time
  • Must be able to lift 20 pounds overhead
  • Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
  • Use of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment is required

In return, you'll be eligible for[1]:
  • Day One Benefits
    • Medical & Dental Coverage
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Supplemental Life Insurance
      • Spouse Life Insurance
      • Child Life Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
    • Time Off Program
      • Paid Holidays
      • Paid Time Off
      • Paid Parental Leave and more
    • Adoption Reimbursement Program
    • Education Assistance Program
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Community and Volunteer Service Program
    • Employee Ownership Plan
  • Additional Benefits
    • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
    • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
      • Vision Coverage
      • Accident
      • Critical Illness
      • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
      • Identity Theft Protection
      • Legal and more
    • Onsite Campus Amenities
      • Workout Facility
      • Cafeteria
      • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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