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Job Description
Job Description
Job Description:
The Packaging Technician will efficiently, effectively, and safely clean, set-up, and operate machinery in the packaging area while adhering to applicable cGMPs, SOPs, FDA, and DEA guidelines.
Primary Responsibilities
- Follow Master Batch Records for the packaging of controlled, oral solid dose (OSD) and other dosage forms when required.
- Safely and in compliance with batch records and SOPs, set up, operate, and clean packaging equipment.
- Perform in-process testing and inspections.
- Clean and sanitize packaging equipment, parts, components, and rooms.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation. Follow good documentation practices in accordance with GMP.
- Process labeling and components correctly; transferring, counting, FIFO, returns, etc. during packaging processes.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work overtime as required
Additional Information/General/Organizational
- Quality/Compliance: Achieve a standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes while maintaining compliance with policies and all regulatory requirements.
- Communication: Clear, accurate, effective, and timely written and verbal communication. Strong attention to detail and ability to write and record data legibly and accurately in accordance with cGMP regulations.
- Teamwork/Collaboration: Work effectively with others to achieve goals, build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
- Critical thinking/problem solving: general ability to collect, organize and analyze data. Ability to recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems.
- Initiative: Ability to take ownership of work, doing what is needed without being asked and appropriate follow-through.
- Adaptability: Being receptive to feedback, willingness to learn, and open to continuous improvement.
- Operational Excellence: Embrace and support Operational Excellence Culture and Initiatives.
Physical and Environmental
- Occasionally move/traverse, ascend/descend step ladders, stairs, and/or platforms.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator).
- Occasionally, transport materials using manual and power assisted vehicles including manually pushing and pulling drums, totes, boxes, and pallets.
- Lift and maneuver empty drums weighing up to 40 pounds up to five times per day; push and maneuver drums containing product weighing up to 275 pounds up to five times per day.
- Must be able to visually inspect tablets and capsules for color consistency, shape, and surface defects as part of GMP requirements.
- Perform cleaning and assembly/disassembly on production equipment which may require pulling, pushing, or twisting to remove equipment shields, parts, and panels. Equipment and parts may weigh up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work a 10.5-hour per day, 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday), totaling 40 hours per week, with overtime as required
- Shift Hours - 6 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- General ability to perform basic to complex mathematical computations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Understanding of the Metric System of Measurement.
- Preferred experience in oral solid dose (OSD) pharmaceuticals Packaging with Serialization.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Three or more years pharmaceutical, packaging industry experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, demonstrated mechanical skill, and experience in a similar industry.
Location and commute
Wilsons Mills, NC .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3208042976.