Use Your Power for Purpose

Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role in Pfizers mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need.

Packaging Technicians are responsible for the operation of manufacturing production lines. Work is performed in strict compliance with manufacturing standards (SOPs) and following all regulatory requirements (i.e. GMPs & OSHA). This job includes the following functions:
Supporting development and execution of Capital Projects corrective actions and continuous improvement ideas.
Perform all tasks in strict compliance with operating procedures best practices and regulatory requirements.
Dependable Follows unit / area / plant requirements and guidelines.
Demonstrate leadership behaviors within the unit taking ownership and accountability of the production schedule product quality and leading by example.
Willing to assist other production units in order to meet unit / site goals.
Perform a variety of miscellaneous tasks in support of the Kalamazoo Site objectives.
Demonstrating growth mindset to share best practices and utilize downtime effectively.
Completing and maintaining all required training on time to maintain training at or above Site Goal
Perform all operating duties as required by operating unit.
Operate selected production process equipment.
Assist or perform setup of selected equipment with guidance from leadership.
Perform Line clearances and cleaning.
Perform necessary process checks including but not limited to package checks hourly audits etc.
Perform equipment and facility compliance assessments.
Consistently displays Pfizer Core Value behaviors in accordance with Pfizer Core Competencies: Seizes accountability; grows self; change agile; self-awareness; commits to one Pfizer; peer relationships.
Train and mentor new colleagues and TCWs.
Provide feedback to leadership regarding issues and errors with GMP documentation.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Overview: As the entry levelrole in this career path the colleague is expected to show progression towards all the items below and competency on a growing number of them as the duration in the role progresses.

EHS

• LOTO / Safe work permits
• Unit safety audits and inspections

GMP

• GMP record entries
• Access to area specific gowning
• Meets daily GMP requirements
• Maintains training requirements per Site and Unit Goals

ProductionOperations

• Monitors production output
• Checks product quality
• Makes needed adjustments to ensure equipment is operating efficiently
• Accurate Handoffs
• SAP / PEPS / WPM Access advanced knowledge with the ability to enter and edit data and train others
• Conducts area audits - GMP/5S/Safety
• Changeover and set up production lines based on standard work directions/settings/time targets (with assistance)
• Troubleshoot production lines(with assistance) in alignment with unit escalation process
• Weekend Rotation (participation)
• Verifies that line is clean and cleared prior to starting production order
• Actively participates in redlining / updating of SOPs and OJTs
• Perform material and finished goods reconciliation
• Responsible for accuracy of batch record related documentation and batch record review
• Equipment Functional testing (participation)
• Provide support to Operational Specialist and Process Engineer for new materials and equipment
• Proficient with Operator Care tasks and activities
• Coordinate with maintenance to complete repairs and develop solutions to equipment issues
• Ensure maintenance log is completed and accurate and that equipment is operational when returned after maintenance

NSL Specific Operation (in addition to Packaging Operations):

• With assistance understand change over set up operate and clean filler equipment

Powders Specific Operation (in addition to Packaging Operations):

• With assistance understand change over set up operate and clean filler equipment

Other:

• Exhibits leader behaviors in accordance with Pfizer CoreValues including: Seizes Accountability Grows Self Adapt to ChangeSelf Awareness Commits toOne Pfizerand Peer Relationships
• Performs work in professionalself-directed responsible and timely manner

What You Will Achieve

In this role you will:

• Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables working effectively as a team member and coordinating with others.
• Manage personal time and professional development being accountable for results.
• Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope sequence and complexity within the agreed timeframe.
• Identify and solve moderately routine problems.
• Complete assignments with moderate supervision using established procedures referring deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor.
• Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy quality and adherence to standards.
• Operate assembly and packaging equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures and Batch Records ensuring equipment is operational post-maintenance with accurate and complete maintenance logs.
• Monitor evaluate and adjust processes or packaging equipment to enhance quality and efficiency performing calculations for percent accountabilities reconciling numerical values and executing all manual packaging and inspection duties as required by the operating unit.

Here Is What You Need

(Minimum Requirements)

• Education and Experience:

• High school diploma / general education degree (GED) plus

• An associate degree OR

• Veteran/Military experience OR

• Twelve months of relevant work experience in a manufacturing or GMP facility (e.g. current or previous Pfizer colleague or contractor or similar)

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Mechanical experience / knowledge

• 24 months prior relevant work experience

• Familiarity with automated packaging equipment

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Considerable standing. Walking bending reaching and lifting up to 42 pounds.

Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination is required.

This position requires the manual packaging of products.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Positions can be staffed across all three shifts based on business needs. Weekend holiday and overtime may be required to meet business or customer needs. The primary shift is 11pm- 7:30am.

Work Location Assignment:On Premise

The salary for this position ranges from $21.05 to $35.08 per addition this position offers eligibility for overtime weekend holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Companys policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of lifes moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution paid vacation holiday and personal days paid caregiver/parental and medical leave and health benefits to include medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site U.S. Benefits (). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - Michigan - Kalamazoo location.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Manufacturing