Packaging Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Packaging Technician (Day Shift)
Location: Wilson, NC 27893
Shift: Monday Thursday, 6:00 AM 4:30 PM
Hours: 40 hours/week (10.5 hour shifts)
Duration: 08/31/2026 03/04/2027

Job Summary
The Packaging Technician is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant cleaning, setup, operation, and documentation of packaging activities for oral solid dose (OSD) and other controlled pharmaceutical products. This role requires strict adherence to cGMPs, SOPs, FDA, and DEA regulations while supporting production goals in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Follow Master Batch Records for packaging controlled OSD and other dosage forms.
• Set up, operate, and clean packaging equipment in accordance with SOPs and batch records.
• Perform in process testing, inspections, and visual checks for quality and consistency.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, components, and rooms per GMP requirements.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation following Good Documentation Practices.
• Process labels and components (transferring, counting, FIFO, returns, etc.).
• Maintain reliable attendance and work overtime as needed.

General & Organizational Competencies:

• Quality & Compliance: Maintain high standards and comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Communication: Clear, accurate written and verbal communication; strong attention to detail.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to collect, organize, analyze data, and solve problems.
• Initiative: Take ownership of tasks with appropriate follow through.
• Adaptability: Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
• Operational Excellence: Support and embrace OE culture and initiatives.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to move/traverse, climb ladders, stairs, and platforms.
• Wear required PPE, including Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).
• Push/pull and transport materials such as drums, totes, boxes, and pallets.
  • Push/maneuver drums up to 275 lbs (up to five times/day).
  • Lift empty drums up to 40 lbs (up to five times/day).
• Perform equipment cleaning and assembly/disassembly involving pulling, pushing, twisting; parts may weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Visually inspect tablets/capsules for defects, color consistency, and shape.
• Work a 10.5 hour shift, four days per week, with overtime as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform basic to complex math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Understanding of the Metric System.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Required skills: OSD Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering fundamentals, Master Batch Records.
• Preferred: Experience in OSD pharmaceutical packaging with serialization.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Three or more years of pharmaceutical or packaging industry experience preferred, or equivalent combination of education, mechanical skill, and related experience.