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Job Location drjobs

Kalamazoo, MI - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 21 - 35

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Use Your Power for Purpose

As the technical subject matter expert (SME) for all Inspection lines the Injectable Inspection Packaging Tech 5 plays a vital role in ensuring efficient and reliable operations. This position leads Operator Care activities manages changeovers on automated and semi-automated lines and provides hands-on technical expertise across inspection processes. The Packaging Tech 5 also supports special projects assisting engineering and maintenance with troubleshooting validation preventive maintenance and other critical addition to running lines this role requires a thorough understanding of the duties of Line Coordinators and Material Handlers. If qualified the Packaging Tech 5 may also be required to perform inspector/operator responsibilities

What You Will Achieve

As a Packaging Tech 5 you will play a leadership role in driving operational excellence across all Injectable Inspection lines. You will take ownership of Operator Care activities oversee line startups and changeovers and act as a mentor and trainer for Packaging Techs Line Coordinators and Operators/Inspectors. This role requires demonstrating strong leader behaviors by modeling safety quality and accountability while helping colleagues build skill and confidence.

You will also be directly involved in troubleshooting minor repairs and process adjustments to maintain equipment collaboration with maintenance engineering and production leaders you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives support new equipment and system upgrades and ensure production goals are achieved. By combining technical expertise with leadership and mentoring you will help create an environment that consistently delivers safe compliant and efficient operations.

How You Will Achieve It

In this role you will:

  • Lead Operator Care activities monitoring line performance identifying issues and implementing corrective actions to sustain reliability.

  • Oversee and execute line startups changeovers and clearances to ensure efficient product transitions.

  • Train and mentor Packaging Techs Line Coordinators and Operators/Inspectors to strengthen team capability and foster growth.

  • Model and reinforce strong leader behaviors promoting a culture of safety quality and accountability.

  • Monitor evaluate and adjust processes or equipment to maximize efficiency and maintain product quality.

  • Perform troubleshooting and minor equipment repairs to minimize downtime.

  • Accurately complete batch records supporting documentation (WPM) and SAP entries.

  • Collaborate with maintenance to complete repairs and develop mechanical solutions.

  • Support Operations Specialists Production Leads and Engineers/Plant Professionals with validation upgrades and continuous improvement projects.

  • Communicate effectively with colleagues support teams and leadership to ensure smooth operations and alignment.

  • Ensure compliance with all safety guidelines SOPs and FDA current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

  • Education: High school diploma or GED.

  • Experience: 1 to 3 years of related experience and training.

  • Language Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Mathematical Skills: Proficiency in calculating percentages multiplication and division.

  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to analyze and troubleshoot automated equipment and processes.

  • Physical Demands: Requires repetitive bending lifting twisting and standing for extended periods.

  • Work Environment: Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The lighting in the work area is adjusted to accommodate inspection processes. Use of eye protection is required.

Additionally strong math and reading skills are essential for understanding SOPs GMPs and Batch Records. Success in this role requires the ability to work effectively in a team environment perform tasks productively under demanding conditions and adapt to new and evolving responsibilities.

The Packaging Tech 5 must be self-motivated capable of managing daily tasks independently to meet production schedules and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

  • Experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment

  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Strong attention to detail



PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Physical Demands: Job tasks may include frequent bending lifting and twisting motions. Ability to stand upright for several consecutive hours. Absence of any medical restrictions which could restrict completion of all required duties. Additional demands are area specific.

  • Work Environment: Colleague must work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to airborne particles which require appropriate safety protection noise levels may require protective hearing devices eye protection required. Practices and promotes safe working environmental at all times. Area specific gowning will be required. Aseptic gowning is required for work responsibilities within the aseptic area.

  • Language Skills: Effective written and oral communication skills required. Demonstrated reading comprehension and writing proficiency at level that meets Job Summary requirements. Ability to effectively communicate with diverse individuals/groups resulting in desired outcomes.

  • Mathematical Skills: Strong math skills with the ability to calculate percentages.

  • Reasoning Ability: Skill in analyzing information problems situations practices or procedures to: Define the problem or objective; Identify relevant concerns or factors; Identify patterns tendencies and relationships; Formulate logical and objective conclusions; and Recognize alternatives and their implications.


NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Weekend work will be required.

  • Training may occur on 1st Shift


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.

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Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care providers name address and the type of payments or other value received generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification which Pfizer intends to pursue reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse your name address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age gender identity or gender expression national origin disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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