Packaging Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Packaging Mechanic

The Packaging Mechanic sets up packaging and labeling equipment area pursuant to guidelines established in the job order and SOPs. He/she is also responsible for repairs and preventative maintenance on all packaging and labeling machinery.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Identify and remove safety hazards.
• Perform and documents required and preventative maintenance on all machinery.
• Troubleshoot and makes necessary adjustments and/or repairs to packaging and labeling equipment.
• Assemble, disassemble and reassemble packaging equipment, change parts and tooling in a timely manner.
• Determine that packaging and labeling equipment is in proper operating order so that Operations may proceed.
• Maintain inventory of packaging and labeling equipment, change parts and tooling.
• Assist in performing IQ/OQ for packaging and labeling equipment as required.
• Assist in preparation of IQ/OQ protocol and reports.
• Liaise with Purchasing, Production, Planning/Scheduling and Quality Control as needed with respect to packaging and labeling equipment.
• Provide written documentation as required and keeps complete record files to document all projects, changes, deviations and modifications.
• Provide information to supervisor and team members by preparing and submitting progress reports as appropriate.
• Recognize deviances and alerts supervisor while demonstrating ingenuity by offering suggestions and recommendations.
• Learn and follow policies, procedures, SOPs, GLPs/cGMPs, safety guidelines and the like pertinent to the execution of duties.
• Report issues that are out of specification, problems and unsafe conditions to management.
• Ensure compliance is maintained in all areas of responsibility.
• Assist in other parts of the department as workload and project priorities dictate.
• Adhere to policies and processes to ensure all quality standards are in compliance with FDA regulations and ISO standards.
• Adhere to set safety standards.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year prior experience with pharmaceutical production equipment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet critical timelines.
• Excellent oral and written communication is required to communicate with the team, peers, management and external contacts.
• Knowledgeable of cGMPs, FDA, DEA and OSHA Regulations and ISO guidelines.
• Strong ability to contribute and function in a team environment to achieve Company goals.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office Products, including Word and Excel.