Technician - I (Continental)

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd; Brampton; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

RRSP savings plan

Employee assistance program

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd in Brampton is seeking a Packaging Sanitation Technician to clean and sanitize filling and packaging equipment and GMP work areas, perform changeovers, and troubleshoot basic packaging lines.

The role requires a Grade 12 education, pharmaceutical experience preferred, mechanical aptitude, and strong English communication. The company offers health benefits, life insurance, RRSP, EAP, and vacation/sick time.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use general tools.
• Proficient in English for verbal and written communication.
• Experience with computer systems (MS Office, SAP, MES) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, and maintain GMP areas and equipment.
• Complete GMP documentation and records for cleaning/sanitizing.
• Assist with changeovers, line setup, and basic troubleshooting of packaging lines.
• Participate in audits, CAPA investigations, and training, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Excellent interpersonal skills

English communication

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

MES (Manufacturing Execution System)

Job description

Driven by a bold pursuit of science and fueled by an unwavering commitment to patients, Sun Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical company, providing high-quality medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients.

As part of our mission to Reach People and Touch Lives, we deliver Innovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products that improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, we improve access to effective, affordable treatments that promote better health and well-being.

Reaching People. Touching Lives.

Job purpose

Cleaning & sanitizing packaging and compounding equipment and GMP working areas according to applicable SOP’s. May also be required to conduct duties of a Technician II, by operating filling and packaging equipment in a safe manner while maintaining compliance with cGMP and SOP requirements. Will be required to perform changeover and basic troubleshooting of Banding and Case Packaging equipment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize miscellaneous and product contact parts for filling and compounding equipment.

• Clean and sanitize GMP areas according to applicable SOPs.
• Maintain miscellaneous and sanitization supplies.
• Complete all applicable GMP documentation such as cleaning & sanitizing records and logs.
• Assist with staging of components, raw materials and equipment parts.
• Assist custodial staff with cleaning of the premises (if required).
• Perform equipment set up as assigned.
• Complete all GMP Documentation related to batch documentation, correctly and in a timely manner.
• Complete all training assignments and maintain personal training records.
• Participate in Non-Conformance Investigations.
• Participate in Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA’s) investigations.

• Participate in Internal, Customer and Regulatory Audits.
• Work with safety in mind with respect to all assigned tasks.
• Supply Packaging lines with components for packaging.
• Monitor and adjust fill weights throughout the operation ensuring minimal overfill.
• Perform line changeovers, set up and troubleshooting, as assigned.
• Prepare detergent and sanitizing agents with the correct dilution factor.
• Sanitize filling rooms as per standard operating procedure.
• Participate in Line Clearance Processes both inside filling rooms and in packaging.
• Operate filling units and cartoners as required.
• Troubleshoot rapidly and effectively to ensure minimal line downtime.
• Assist with training of new hires.
• Ensure all established procedures followed to prevent contamination of the filling room, bulk products and equipment.
• Support line leader to ensure smooth operation and execution of Packaging Work Order (PWO).
• Assist Line Mechanics as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional responsibility (Only applicable to customer facing roles)

Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent is required

• Experience in a pharmaceutical or related industry is preferred
• Mechanical aptitude. Experience with general tools and packaging equipment including labelling, printers and manual material handling equipment is preferred.
• Candidates are required to be able to add subtract, divide multiple, calculate average and percentages.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal, reading and writing), in order to communicate effectively with operations personnel is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use a computer including Microsoft, SAP and Manufacturing Execution Software (MES) is preferred.
• A working knowledge and understanding of SOP’s required to be in compliance with cGMP’s is preferred
• WHMIS training is preferred.

Working conditions

• Overtime will be required. This may be additional time during the work week and / or on weekends.
• Unless pre-arranged the position is considered to be a “rotational shift“ based on 37.5 hours per week (bi-weekly rotational is only for continental shift).
• GMP garments required to be worn within the manufacturing environment.

Physical requirements

• Ability to safely lift up to 20 lbs is required
• Operate lifting devices such as drum lifters, pallet trucks (manual and motorized) and pallet wrappers is preferred
• A significant time will be spent washing and sanitizing equipment resulting in exposure to water, cleaning agents and a high humidity environment.
• Ability to able to stand for long periods of time. Also, bend, squat and walking throughout the day.

Direct reports

NA

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $41,000 to $51,000. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; RRSP savings plan; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression or any other ground protected by applicable human rights legislation.

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