Packaging

Duties:

Job Summary
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 (MondayThursday) totaling 40 hours per week with overtime as required

Skills:
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.
2nd Shift - 4:00pm 2:30am (Mon - Thurs)