Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION 

The Manufacturing & Packaging Technician is responsible for the semi-finished or finished product by using required skills to operate, adjust, clean and set-up equipment in order to maintain quality, safety and regulatory standards for the production and distribution of pharmaceutical products.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

The Manufacturing & Packaging Technician reports to the Operations Line Manager. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manufacturing or Packaging Pharmaceutical Technician:

  • Sets-up equipment and tends machines to produce a variety of pharmaceutical products 
  • Inspects, weighs and tests ingredients and finished products to ensure accuracy and quality 
  • Transports materials, ingredients, compounds, products and supplies into and out of manufacturing modules to facilitate the manufacturing process 
  • Loads ingredients into machine for manufacturing process 
  • Unloads manufactured product from machines 
  • Cleans manufacturing equipment and modules for regular housekeeping and product changeovers 
  • Performs data entry to ensure accuracy

    • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, pushing and pulling. 
  • Reach and perform work above the head.
  • Use hands for fine manipulation and repetitive tasks.
  • Climb stairs/ladders/platforms, etc. on equipment for purposes of operating, maintaining and troubleshooting.
  • Lift objects up to 40 pounds without assistance or over 40 pounds with assistance.
  • Manipulate, tip, roll, and place a drum weighing up to 200 pounds onto scales and pallets.
  • Use basic hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, and other hand tools as required.
  • Operate high speed equipment.
  • Use basic math skills for batch record calculations & analyze data.
  • Operate a computer to input and access data.
  • Troubleshoot and replace basic equipment components.
  • Meet the requirements of safe operation and personal safety by understanding and properly using required personal protective equipment including PAPR and following safe practices.
  • Give and discern the various visual and audible alarms and signals for equipment startup, evacuation, fires, etc.
  • Read and apply SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) to daily work to meet cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliance. 
  • The ability to effectively participate in decision making processes incorporating the following skill: Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, Planning, Effective Communications, Time Management & Priority Setting.
  • Maintain accurate records and data.
  • Read, write legibly, and comprehend high school level material, as well as technical training materials on various operations and systems in the language that is the accepted norm for the site.
  • Know and use the terminology and functions of machines and components. 
  • Maintain acceptable attendance.
  • Comply with random drug testing.
  • Work overtime as required as needed.

    • QUALIFICATIONS

  • Full Time Position 
  • High School Diploma/GED 
  • Trade School Certification or College degree in Mechanical/Technical Discipline – Desired 
  • Industrial experience desired in manufacturing or packaging (or in pharmaceutical/food industries) 
  • Mechanical aptitude & Logical Thinking 
  • Strong literacy 
  • Documentation of work 
  • Math Skills 
  • Ability to work in a team environment 
  • Ability to Willing to work across (3) different shifts or extended work hours 

    • GMP DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

    The Manufacturing/Packaging Technician must follow and comply with all cGMP process/procedures.

    An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.”

     “This role will offer a base hourly rate that commensurate with experience and demonstrated skills starting at $18.00 an hour.

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