Packaging Operator - 1st Shift

1st Packaging Operator

Location: Tampa, FL (Onsite)

Lonza Tampa is growing, and this role plays a key part in supporting new packaging and labeling processes that help bring life-changing products to patients worldwide. You will ensure products meet the highest quality standards while contributing to a collaborative, safety-focused team.

What You Will Get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• A supportive team environment with access to global career paths.

What You Will Do

• Perform manual packaging activities by following batch record instructions to ensure product accuracy and compliance.
• Operate, set up, and troubleshoot automated packaging equipment.
• Manage material movement and maintain full chain-of-custody documentation.
• Report issues or potential deviations to QA and supervision to uphold product quality.
• Support equipment qualification activities in collaboration with the Equipment Specialist.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SOPs, GMP requirements, and documentation standards.
• Participate in safety meetings and consistently adhere to all safety protocols.

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical GMP environment preferred.
• Strong ability to clean and sanitize packaging rooms per SOP and compliance standards.
• Ability to build professional, respectful relationships across teams.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance within a GMP setting.
• Strong attention to detail, safety, and process accuracy.
• Willingness to take on additional tasks to support team and site success.

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.