Packaging Operator (posting id AZNJP00028186)

Department: Packaging
Title: Packaging Operator
Function: Operations
Shift: 1st/2nd shift bi weekly rotation, straight 3rd shift available.
1st - 7am-330pm (NOT AVAILABLE)
2nd- 3pm-1130pm (NOT AVAILABLE)
3rd- 11pm-730am (Sunday night and going until Friday morning, candidate would have to be 3rd shift preference but would train on the rotation until they went to 3rd)

The Packing Operator is responsible for producing packaged pharmaceutical products in a safe and efficient manner, complying with cGMP’s, SOPs, and site safety procedures.
We have several shift positions available.

Responsibilities:
o Operate packing equipment (tablet fillers, thermoforms, labelers, case packers, etc.) in a safe and efficient manner.
o Must understand and comply with cGMP’s, SOPs and site safety procedures.
o Verify correctness of product and components for the NDC packaged.
o Supply equipment with components and product. Lifting requirements may be up to 50 lbs.
o Perform detection system challenges on applicable equipment.
o Perform basic maintenance, changeover, set up, and troubleshooting of packaging equipment.
o Clean, purge, and inspect packaging equipment.
o Accountable for accurately documenting, packing, and cleaning activities in logbooks and electronic systems.
o Perform quality attribute inspections and in-process testing (torques, induction seal integrity, leak tests, appearance, etc.)
o Rework packages according to SOPs or Rework Packaging Order to correct deviations.
o Attend regular SHE and GMP meetings.
o Share knowledge with co-workers for training purposes.
o Work effectively in teams to meet monthly demand requirements.
o Identify areas for continuous improvement and efficiency improvements, and implement fixes for these ideas.
o Accountable for Line performance (OEE) and able to report hourly status of line to affected personnel to ensure timely resolution to issues. (i.e. Facilitators, Engineers).
o Must be able to work off shifts, weekends, alternative schedules, and rotate between shifts when production demands require.

Qualifications:
Education:
o High School Diploma / GED required

Required:
o Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
o Basic mechanical aptitude.
o Basic computer skills.

Preferred:
o Minimum of one (1) year experience in production environment, preferably pharmaceuticals.
o Experience in pharmaceutical production environment.
o Knowledge of cGMPs.

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