Packaging Technician I/II 1st Shift

Overview Do you want to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Grifols is a global healthcare company which, since its foundation in Barcelona in 1909, has been working to improve the health and well-being of people all over the world. Our four divisions - Bioscience, Diagnostic, Hospital and Bio Supplies - develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 100 countries and regions. Position: Packaging Tech 1 / Packaging Tech 2 Shift: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 7am-3pm Responsibilities Packaging Tech 1: Perform paced inspections of final container products for multiple categories of defects. Document job tasks as required on the Batch Production Record (BPR), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document or other acceptable form(s). Perform housekeeping tasks and maintain department housekeeping at an optimal level. Adhere to all company safety and cGMP policies and practices. Meet and maintain visual inspection recertification requirements through knowledge of the PDA Lexicon for glass defects and the in-house training and certification standards. Other duties as assigned. Additional Packaging Technician duties: Set-up, operate and troubleshoot various packaging equipment; manually package products; inspect packaged and pre-packaged products for possible defects; conduct an accurate count of pre and post packaged products; may off load and load products from cages, carts, and boxes; and may operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc. In Grade Salary Adjustment Requirements: Set-up and operate multiple label verification vision systems on vial labelers and cartoners. Set-up and operate multiple vial labelers, vial cartoners, shrink banding machines and other equipment related to final container labeling. Conduct periodic challenges for the various packaging systems. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to work effectively as a member of a team. Must pass annual vision testing for near vision and colorblindness. Must be able to pass initial visual inspection certification within 90 days of hire date. Able to identify product defects in accordance with the PDA Lexicon for glass defects and other applicable SOPs. Must be capable of maintaining continuous and concentrated focus on assigned tasks during packaging activities. Requirements Tech 1 – Education/Experience: High School Diploma. Packaging Operator/Inspector experience preferred Tech 2 – Education: HS Diploma. Experience: 1-year Packaging Inspector/Label Verification Tech experience preferably obtained in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment. Packaging Tech 2 – Responsibilities Perform duties associated with the Packaging Tech I level Troubleshoot, maintain and do changeover for packaging equipment Qualified to set up and operate packaging equipment (e.g. serialization equipment, vial labelers, cartoners, shrinkbanding machines, etc.) Deliver samples to various Quality Laboratories for required testing Operate a computer to review and/or enter data into a variety of systems including but not limited to LIMS, SAP, etc. Must possess and maintain knowledge of various product specifications to ensure that correct components are used Evaluate the cause of rejected labeling and document findings according to SOPs Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to work effectively as a member of a team. Must pass annual vision testing for near vision and colorblindness. Must be able to pass initial visual inspection certification within 90 days of hire date. Able to identify product defects in accordance with the PDA Lexicon for glass defects and other applicable SOPs. Must be capable of maintaining continuous and concentrated focus on assigned tasks during packaging activities. Work Environment Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery. Exposure to high levels of noise and to extreme cold below 32. Temperature Office electrical equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, safety shoes, gloves and garments. Occasionally enters into confined spaces requiring squatting, kneeling or climbing. Standing 6-8 hours per day with frequent walking. 4-6 hours of frequent hand movements in both hands with the ability to make fast, simple movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Capability to make precise coordinated movements to grasp and manipulate objects. Light lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs for 6-8 hours per day. Moderate lifting and carrying 15-44 lbs for 4-6 hours per day with a maximum lift of 45 lbs. Occasionally bends and twists neck and waist. Occasionally reaches above and below shoulder height. Frequent foot movements. Hearing acuity essential. Color perception/discrimination, near and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and in the other eye to 20/100. Able to communicate information and ideas clearly and listen effectively. Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton: [[cust_building]] Learn more about Grifols #J-18808-Ljbffr Grifols