Pharma Packaging Operator — Quality & GMP Focus

R&D Partners; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

R&D Partners in Ireland is seeking a dedicated Packaging Operator for a permanent role in a pharmaceutical packaging environment. You will operate and monitor packaging lines, perform setup and changeovers, verify materials, and complete real-time documentation to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

You will join a collaborative team and contribute to on-time production and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or packaging, in pharmaceuticals or medical devices.
• Familiarity with GMP and GDP is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to work alternating shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and environmental guidelines at work.
• Operate and monitor packaging equipment to meet specifications.
• Prepare packaging lines by setup, line clearance, and changeovers.
• Check packaging materials are correct and available.
• Inspect packaged products to meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Complete required documentation in real time.
• Maintain production records, including downtime and output.
• Support new product launches and packaging trials as needed.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Warehouse to resolve issues.
• Keep work area clean, follow a 'clean as you go' approach.
• Participate in routine cleaning and maintenance of packaging equipment.
• Help the team meet daily and weekly packaging goals.
• Address packaging-related challenges with problem-solving skills.
• Participate in Lean and 5S improvement initiatives.
• Complete required training and stay compliant with training requirements.
• Assist investigations and corrective actions for deviations or non-conformances.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

GMP familiarity

GDP familiarity

Communication and teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Shift flexibility

Packaging/manufacturing experience

Job description

R&D Partners in Ireland is seeking a dedicated Packaging Operator for a permanent role in a pharmaceutical packaging environment. You will operate and monitor packaging lines, perform setup and changeovers, verify materials, and complete real-time documentation to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

You will join a collaborative team and contribute to on-time production and continuous improvement efforts.