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Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Wellness program

Discounted gym membership

Deferred profit-sharing plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Work-life balance

Employee recognition program

Job summary

CPL is hiring for manufacturing roles on an afternoon and night shift in Mississauga. The 12‑month contract offers a salary range of $50,000 to $55,000 CAD annually.

You will manufacture products in accordance with GMPs and SOPs, ensuring quality and efficiency, with on-site parking and a focused team environment. Qualifications include 1–2 years in pharma manufacturing, post-secondary education, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum post secondary education in a related field.
• 1–2 years in team-based high-volume pharma manufacturing.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to handle fast-paced environment and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work practices and wear required PPE; report hazards.
• Accurately fill out manufacturing tags and documents per GDPs, GMPs, SOPs.
• Aim for Right First Time in all documentation.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and premises per SOPs to ensure GMP compliance.
• Weigh, verify and batch raw materials per MWOs and GMP standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement and stay updated on manufacturing activities.
• Set up and use equipment correctly; ensure proper calibration of meters and scales.
• Assist with Lean goals and efficiency improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

JOB TYPE:

One Afternoon Shift 3 PM to 11:15 PM

One Midnight Shift 11 PM TO 7:15 AM

12-Month Contract

WHO WE ARE:

At CPL, we are passionate about pharmaceutical product development and contract manufacturing. Our aim is to be the top choice CDMO in the non-sterile liquid and semi-solid pharmaceutical products domain, and ultimately bring benefits to the customers using our manufactured products.

For more than 30 years CPL has partnered with the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies to provide full-service product development and manufacturing, singularly focused on innovation and efficiency.

We recognize our employees are our number one asset and support their career growth. We also offer a benefits program, deferred profit-sharing plan, paid time off, employee’s assistance program, work/life balance, employee recognition program, on-site parking, discounted gym membership and wellness program.

JOB SUMMARY:

To manufacture products in accordance with the Manufacturing Work Orders. Ensure product quality by following the relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) as well as products are made to efficiency standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for working in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures; properly uses personal protection and safety equipment as required by CPL; reports any injury or illness immediately and notifies CPL of any hazards, unsafe acts or conditions in the workplace.
• Responsible for correctly filling out all applicable manufacturing tags and documents accurately adhering to GDPs, GMPs and SOPs.
• Exercises “Right First Time” documentation practices on all documentation.
• Perform cleaning, sanitation and re-sanitation of manufacturing product-contact equipment, utensils and premises as per approved SOP to ensure GMP compliance. This includes disassemble, reassemble and storage of manufacturing equipment as per standard operating procedures.
• Weigh, verify and compound raw materials, performing set up and manufacturing of batches as per Manufacturing Work Order (MWO), while strictly adhering to GMPs, SOPs and labour standards
• Continue to acquire the necessary knowledge needed for all manufacturing activities and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Responsible for proper assembly, set up and use of equipment.
• Perform cleaning by entering Confined Space in compliance with Safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure that equipment and suites in the Manufacturing area are maintained in accordance with GMPs and SOPs.
• Checks meters, scales, load cells, temperature indicators, mix indicators and other manufacturing equipment for proper calibration/accuracy before use.
• Contribute to achieving Lean Goals and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Minimum post secondary education is required in a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum of one to two years of team based high volume pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing experiences.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Good English verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible with the ability to adapt, respond quickly and manage change in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under given timelines, multi-task and attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Attention to detail, thoroughness, strong mechanical aptitude and proven technical competency is highly desirable.
• Demonstrate competencies in CPL’s core values Excellence, Rigor, Ownership, Integrity and Agility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be required to manually handle heavy cases and drums of materials on and off skids without mechanical assistance.
• Push and pull automatic hand truck.
• Pulling, pushing, and pumping with manual pump truck, heavy skids.
• Confined space entry may be required.
• A properly fitted respirator must be worn in Manufacturing rooms.

CPL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. CPL is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us.

We thank all applicants for their expression of interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.