Fill Operator I - 2nd Shift

Job Title: Fill Operator I - 2nd Shift

Location: Cherry Hill, NJ

Job Type: Full-time

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.

Description: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Fill Operator I. In this role, you will be responsible for the full spectrum of duties in controlled filling and ancillary rooms. This may include but is not limited to: set-up, operation, sanitization, equipment cleaning, PM activities, airlock and ancillary room cleaning, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains curriculum gowning qualifications.
• Ability to perform all job duties using acceptable aseptic technique.
• Sets up & operates automated filling and support equipment such as fillers, stoppering units and cappers.
• Completes applicable paperwork and log book entries for the filling rooms in accordance with approved procedures.
• Follows all written procedures for operation of the fill room.
• Performs clean-up of equipment and room, including walls and floor, as necessary.
• Collects samples, performs fill weight checks and other quality checks as necessary.
• Assists with or performs preventive maintenance tasks on filling equipment, such as inspection and cleaning of machine parts, as may be required.
• Refers process issues to Supervisor or designee.
• Informs supervisor of maintenance and/or safety issues.
• Works overtime with short notice when production requires.
• Performs all other duties as determined by supervisor and management.

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• Minimum : High Scholl diploma required. 1 year experience operating production equipment and /or operating analytical instrumentation or 2 (two) years as a Clean Room Operator required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior aseptic technique training preferred but not required.

Language Skills:

• Good oral and written communication skills are essential. Must be able to document process issues in a clean, concise manner in accordance with cGMPs and SOPs.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to examine problem areas and make recommendations for corrective action. Must be able to comprehend and follow all applicable SOPs.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 15 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• The cleaning function of the position requires frequent bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and lifting.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Filling Operator I must work in filling suites totally gowned with mask, hood, coverall and gloves. At times environment can be confining. The noise level is moderate to loud. Use of hearing protection may be required. The use of sanitizing agents to clean the filling room may be moderately disagreeable. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $23.00 per hour + $1.15 per hour shift differential; An additional $2 per hour after being gowned trained. Total pay within 6 months: $26.15 per hour. The Talent Acquisition team can provide more details about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions. In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.