Packaging Technician

Packaging Technician

Location: West Chester, Ohio, United States

Compensation: $21.50-$30.50 USD per hour

Job Tags: Hardware

About The Role

The Packaging Technician is a direct labor position reporting to a Manager/Supervisor on the Manufacturing floor, which supports Packaging operations. This position will require working in various Controlled/Non-Classified areas. The Packaging Technician performs a variety of manufacturing tasks (operates equipment, performs in-process monitoring, line clearances, cosmetic inspection, cleaning and completes batch record entries) and supports improvement activities (5S, participate in problem-solving and Kaizen events, manual data collection) to achieve a prescribed level of purity, quality, and consistency in product and work output in accordance with cGMPs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of operating assigned machinery consisting of servicing machines with materials, monitoring equipment status, reintroduction of materials, manually palletizing finished materials, and assuring a smooth flow of product.
• Be able to start-up machinery including equipment set-up, perform recipe selection and data entry on manufacturing computerized system (SCADA and HMI), make minor adjustments, and perform critical sensor challenges.
• Perform manual packaging tasks as required including hand packaging and rework of in-process and finished material.
• Operate light material handling equipment (motorized and manual pallet jacks, non-motorized lifts) as the need arises to safely move, store or deliver material to the proper location.
• Perform visual quality inspection and sampling of in-process materials. Promptly elevate concerns to Lead and Process Facilitator as needed.
• Perform minor troubleshooting including clearing minor jams and identifying equipment defects. Work collaboratively with technical resources to resolve equipment issues as needed.
• Perform inventory control and reconciliation activities, which may require the use of SAP and WES in a limited role.
• Perform cleaning, housekeeping and line clearance activities for assigned areas to maintain a cGMP environment. This includes assembling, disassembling and sanitizing various packaging equipment.
• Perform batch record and GMP documentation entries. Perform mathematical computation as needed.
• Be familiar with job-related safety procedures and hazards including PPEs, ergonomics, LOTO, human safety, material handling, chemical handling, and spill controls. Report all discrepancies to process facilitator.
• Perform work requirements in a responsible manner, in accordance with SOPs, cGMPs and established safety and quality procedures.

Other Responsibilities

• Support lean activities and process improvement work such as performing 5S in the work area, participating in problem-solving, and manual tracking of performance data for OEE and process improvement analysis.
• Act as a certified OJT trainer on the team on assigned equipment and process tasks. Train and conduct evaluations on other team members for training qualifications.
• Review process documents such as operational SOPs, forms and batch records for accuracy. Identify and provide suggestions for process improvement while maintaining quality and cGMP compliance as opportunities arise.
• Execute protocols as required as a part of equipment qualification and process validation work.
• Be flexible and support other work areas within the department as needed.
• Perform all other assigned duties with minimal supervision under the direction of the process facilitator or designee as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in a pharmaceutical or cGMP regulated environment
• Able to effectively understand, read, write, communicate and follow instructions in the English language.
• Good attention to detail. Capable of keeping accurate records and performing mathematical calculations.
• Able to acquire and maintain all required certifications and qualifications for the assigned work area
• Capable and motivated to learn new skills and develop new capabilities on an on-going basis to contribute to the success of the department
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Candidate should possess the ability to work in and adapt to a changing/demanding environment
• Some overtime may be required with minimal advance notice to support business needs

Preferred Background

• High school graduate, vocational school graduate or equivalent
• 1 Year of experience in a pharmaceutical or cGMP regulated environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications and SAP
• Prior production experience
• Experience working in a LEAN packaging environment
• Knowledge of cGMPs and FDA policies/procedures

Resilience is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or characteristic, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including equity, an annual cash bonus program, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our benefits package which is thoughtfully designed to support our employees with great healthcare (including medical, dental and vision), family building benefits, life and disability insurance, flexible time off, paid holidays, other paid leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement and support for caregiving needs.