Job Title: Packaging and Distribution Operator
Location: Scottsville, NY
Summary: Looking for meaningful work this summer? Nesco Resource is hiring Packaging and Distribution Operators to support a fast-paced team at a leading contact lens manufacturing facility in Scottsville, NY. This short-term, full-time opportunity runs through at least August 22nd and is ideal for dependable, detail-oriented individuals seeking hands-on experience in a clean, team-oriented environment. You’ll help with packaging, order prep, and international distribution—all while learning valuable skills in a high-tech, regulated industry.
Shift:
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Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Pay:
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$20.00 per hour
Assignment Length:
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Short-term contract role running through at least August 22, 2025
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
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Operate automated packaging machinery, including equipment setup, adjustments, and changeovers.
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Ensure product labels meet accuracy and quality compliance standards.
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Pick, pack, and ship domestic and international orders using RF scanners, Excel-based documentation, and shipping software.
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Prepare and pack stock orders for transfer to other departments or distribution points.
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Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety policies, and cGMP requirements.
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Maintain clean, efficient, and well-organized workstations throughout the shift.
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Escalate operational or quality issues to supervisors promptly.
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Support departmental key performance indicators (KPIs) and contribute to team success.
Qualifications:
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High school diploma or GED preferred.
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Prior experience in packaging, warehousing, or distribution is a plus.
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Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and basic computer systems.
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Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English with strong attention to detail.
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Familiarity with regulated environments and cGMP/SOP procedures is strongly preferred.
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Able to handle small, delicate components with precision and consistency.
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Team-oriented, reliable, and able to problem-solve in a fast-paced setting.
Physical Requirements:
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Standing: >75% of the time
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Walking: 25–50%
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Bending, stooping, crouching: 25–50%
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Lifting (up to 45 lbs.): <25%
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Twisting, reaching, computer usage: 50–75%
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Fine motor skills/dexterity: >75%
Work Environment:
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Exposure to noisy conditions: <25%
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Exposure to dust: <25%
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Working near mechanical equipment: 50–75%
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.