Packaging Operator I

Job Title: Packaging Operator I

FLSA Classification: Full -Time Non-Exempt/Hourly Professional

Work Location: Fall River MA

Work Hours: All Shifts: (Weekends may be required based on business needs)

Reports To: Packaging Supervisor

Salary Range: $19.00 - $29 (DOE)

Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to assist in packaging manufactured metered dose inhalation (MDI) products in a pharmaceutical manufacturing company.

Level 1 1 year of cGMP experience required

Level II - 2-3 years of cGMP experience required

Level III 4-7 years of cGMP experience required

Multifunctional Role:

This job is a multifunctional role. The primary nature of this job is to serve as a Packaging Operator. As a secondary requirement this position will be expected to provide support to other operational functions to include but not limited to Warehouse Operations Manufacturing Operations and Facilities Operations.

Job Description:

The Packaging Operator performs all functions relating to the packaging of MDI products; consistent with established Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) customer requirements and in conjunction with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Incumbents in this position are responsible for the safe and efficient execution of their job duties while ensuring product compliance to established standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understanding basics of mechanical machinery and principles of control systems.
• Operating pharmaceutical packaging equipment with minimum rejection and maximum output maintaining quality standard within standard norms.
• Cleaning machines and area as per batch to batch and product to product change over.
• Performing operations and preventative maintenance of machines.
• Identifying and assisting in the corrective actions of packaging related issues.
• Correcting status labelling at all stages of packing line with signature.
• Ensuring that appropriate equipment calibrations are performed and records are maintained.
• Ensuring line clearance before initiating packaging activities in each area.
• Wearing appropriate PPE as stated in the SOP before initiating the process.
• Working individually and in collaboration with others as part of a team.
• Executing procedures to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Completing documents on time ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Adhering to all cGMPs compliance/regulatory mandates and quality requirements.
• Complying with company policies and procedures.
• Performing duties through the proper safe use of equipment according to Health & Safety procedures and Equipment Manuals.
• Performing other related duties assigned.

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintaining 100% cGMP & Compliance during complete operation hours.
• Must follow the Departmental SOPs.
• Reporting all issues that arise to the department head or reporting manager.
• Performing daily maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Maintaining discipline in department.
• May be required to assist in the training of other employees in the department.
• Flexibility to work extended hours to achieve manufacturing schedule when needed.

Training and Safety:

All employees must undergo various training activities at the start of their employment. New training and re-trainings will occur periodically. Employees must strictly adhere to all safety health and environmental guidelines at all times and ensure that all safety precautions are being taken during handling of machines.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Accredited college certificate or university degree is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in packaging operations preferred.
• Proficient in the English language (Speaking/Reading/Writing) to understand work instructions and document results.
• Knowledge of fundamental cGMP and regulatory requirements in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical machinery and the operating principles of control systems.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in both independent and team environments.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety procedures including OSHA.
• Strong mathematical and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to do heavy lifting / bending frequently.
• Exert an amount of force continuously and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force rarely by utilizing a hand truck to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE is required.
• Individuals may be required to wear respiratory devices that include but are not limited to: Air Purifying Respirators (APR) which include half-face and full-face negative pressure respirators hooded powered air purifying respirators or Supplied Air Respirators (SAR) which include hooded or full face supplied air respirators.

GLOBAL COMPANY

Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company dedicated to high-quality branded and generic medicines. We are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies. Over the last eight decades we have strengthened our leadership in Indias pharmaceutical industry and fortified our promise of strengthening our global focus by consolidating and deepening our presence in the key markets of India South Africa the U.S. and other economies of the emerging world.

Cipla employs handpicked professionals not just for their knowledge and experience but for their zeal to make a difference to the world of healthcare. The company believes that our biggest assets are the employees who lead us to prosperity and growth in the future. Driven by the vision none shall be denied Ciplas focus has always been on making affordable world-class medicines with a reputation for uncompromising quality standards across the world.

CIPLA NEW YORK (INVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.)

About InvaGen Pharmaceuticals a Cipla subsidiary InvaGen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is engaged in the development manufacture marketing and distribution of generic prescription medicines with focus on a range of therapeutic areas including cardiovascular anti-infective CNS anti-inflammatory anti-diabetic and anti-depressants. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Central Islip and Hauppauge New York. As of February 18 2016 InvaGen Pharmaceuticals Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cipla (EU) Limited.