Operational Technician

Bora Pharmaceuticals Services Inc; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement savings plans with employer

Paid time off and flexible work

Job summary

Bora Bora Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Production Technician for a one-year fixed-term contract in Mississauga. You will operate packaging equipment, ensure GMP compliance, and support line changes under supervision.

You will work across shifts, assist with documentation, and participate in quality audits and process improvements while maintaining safety and quality standards. This role offers hands-on experience in a global CDMO environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 0-1 years of production or packaging experience preferred.
• Ability to follow SOPs and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up production equipment and packaging lines.
• Perform line clearance, cleaning, and changeovers per procedures.
• Document production activities and participate in audits and investigations.
• Train team members and support maintenance and calibration tasks.
• Assist in process improvements and troubleshooting.

Skills

Problem solving

Team player

Computer skills

Automation support

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

FreeWeigh

IP21

eBRS

CDISY

Job description

About

About Bora Bora Pharmaceuticals is a premier international contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in formulation development, clinical and commercial manufacturing, and packaging of complex oral solid dose, liquid, semi-solid, biologics, and sterile injectable pharmaceutical products. From our world-class sites in North America and Asia, we deliver drug products with unparalleled quality to more than 100 markets around the world. Bora’s teams, technologies, and facilities work seamlessly together to enable our clients to deliver much-needed therapeutics to patients worldwide. At Bora Pharmaceuticals, we see it as our mission, our duty, our responsibility, to make our success and our customer’s success more certain.

Position Status

This is a one-year fixed-term contract (FTC) position. There are two openings, both of which are newly created positions and have been approved as part of the organization's staffing requirements.

General Description

To perform proper equipment set-up, operation and in-process check, line clearance and change-over to ensure reliable and quality product is packed consistently.

Key Responsibilities

• Operation and set up of production equipment and area modifications according to GMP, safety and quality standards.
• Perform all packaging/process activities.
• Operate, maintain, and adjust process equipment according to established procedures.
• Lead the mechanical changeover of equipment according to established procedures.
• Participate in the preparation and completion of all documentation applicable to production.
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Clean equipment, room, and general areas for production use.
• Write and/or revise SOPs for new equipment and/or processes.
• Train other team members.
• Perform related computer tasks (Eg. SAP, FreeWeigh etc.)
• Participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Participate in quality and customer complaint investigations.
• Lead in process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in process improvements.
• Trouble-shoot equipment and process related issues.
• Support in other production areas as required.

Experience and Skills

• 0-1 years of production experience
• Good knowledge of packaging production equipment and understanding of packaging processes.
• Proven Technical Competency.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-managed team player, experienced in working with teams in a production environment.
• Highly motivated, conscientious, innovative, and creative.
• Computer skills i.e., Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to use and understand automation solutions such as IP21, eBRS, CDISY, Freeweigh, etc.

Education

• High School Diploma.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability to work across all three shifts (Days, Afternoons, and Nights), including weekends, in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Flexibility to work rotating 12 hour continental shift schedules.

Compensation Range

$46,430 - $58,040

Benefits

• - Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• - Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• - Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
• - Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• - Professional development opportunities
• - Employee wellness programs and resources
• - Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources

Company Values

At Bora, our values guide everything we do — from how we solve challenges to how we support our people. We lead with a solutions-first mindset, strive to do the right thing, stay proactive, and above all, respect everyone.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to contribute and grow. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Accessibility

If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, or if you’d like to learn more about our accessibility policies, please contact us at [e-mail].