Inspection & Packaging Operator I

Bristol-Myers Squibb; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Manati, PR invites applicants for a first-shift quality inspection and packaging role. You will inspect finished goods, document results, and ensure compliance with cGMPs and safety procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The position requires high school diploma and at least one year in pharma. Ability to operate packaging/inspection equipment, maintain clean lines, and work rotating shifts, weekends or holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• At least one year of experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of CGMP practices, process areas, documentation, safety, EHS and hygiene practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate inspection equipment per cGMP and safety rules to minimize downtime.
• Operate packaging equipment following cGMP and safety rules; assemble syringes when needed.
• Clean packaging/assembly/inspection lines as required.
• Verify components against the packaging process order.
• Complete accurate documentation before line start and during packaging.
• Perform housekeeping and waste handling.
• Inspect the quality of data printed during processes.
• Detect discrepancies and perform reworks as required.
• Attend mandatory cGMP, EHS trainings and company policies.
• Assist manufacturing activities in other areas during audits.

Skills

Accurate visual inspection

Good communication and interpersonal

Basic computer literacy

Leadership potential

Data entry

Willingness to work irregular hours

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

V-90 Seidenader

Labeler machines

Cartoner machines

Check weigher / scales

Electronic equipment

Vision systems

Manual assembly/packaging lines

Secondary packaging equipment

Combination product assembly equipment

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, "Who are you working for?"-a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Turnos de 12hrs (5:00pm-5:30am), dias variados, 2:00pm-10:30pm

Summary

Perform the inspection and packaging of all finished goods in accordance to establish procedures and specification according to Good Manufacturing Practices, Safety and Standard Operating Procedures. Responsibility includes the inspection/packaging documentation (electronic and/or manual), and cleaning of area. This position must comply with all Security guidelines, Environmental Health and Safety regulations and the current Good Manufacturing Practices required by the job function.

Responsibilities

• Operates automatic and/or semi-automatic inspection equipment following all established cGMP's and Safety regulation maintaining equipment up time and running to reduce downtime to a minimum. Performed manual and semi-automated inspection for liquid and lyophilized products, including syringes.
• Operates automatic and semi-automatic packaging equipment following all established cGMP's and Safety regulation maintaining equipment up time and running to reduce downtime to a minimum. Performed manual and semi-automated packaging and syringes combination products assembly process, when necessary.
• Cleans all packaging/assembly/inspection lines according to procedures, as needed.
• Verifies components against the packaging process order.
• Completes area accurate (error free) documentation required before line star up and during the packaging process, following good documentation practices and delivers it on time.
• Performs housekeeping and handling of waste according to procedure.
• Inspects the quality and accuracy of all data printed during the inspection/assembly/packaging processes.
• Detects discrepancies during the packaging process, performs reworks/re-inspection as required by procedures.
• Attends to all mandatory training meetings for cGMPs, EHS and company policies.
• Participates in special projects and during audits and regulatory inspection and assists manufacturing activities in other areas within operations, as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• At least One (1) year of experience within pharmaceutical industry

Knowledge in operating the following inspection/assembling/packaging equipments

• Manual inspection booths, Semi-automated inspection equipment (e.g. V-90 Seidenader)
• Labeler machines for Parenteral products
• Cartoner machines
• Check weigher and/or scales.
• Electronic equipment
• Vision systems
• Manual assembly/packaging lines
• Secondary packaging semi-automated equipment
• Combination product assembly equipment

Additional Knowledge/Skills

• Accurate visual inspection (e.g. products and components defects)
• Knowledgeable in CGMP practices, process area, documentation, safety, EHS and hygiene practices.
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge on computerized system.
• Good leadership and commitment
• Ability to enter data into a computer and perform process transactions.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks.
• Willing to work irregular hours, rotative shifts, weekends and holidays when necessary.

*The candidate must approve the sight screening test established within the Quality Assurance or Packaging Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Compensation Overview

Manati - PR - US: $12.87 - $15.59per hour

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

We determine starting pay thoughtfully - carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans - including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accr