Inspector; QA Packaging - 2nd Shift (4:30PM - 1:00AM)

Contract Pharmacal Corp; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Pharmacal Corp is seeking a QA Packaging Inspector to ensure product quality from packaging start to finish. You will inspect documentation, products, facilities and equipment before, during and after packaging runs, and verify line cleaning and line release approvals.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to follow cGMPs and SOPs, and communication with production teams to address quality issues. You will maintain packaging logbooks and support QA testing and documentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to perform basic math.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Ability to reach, write and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Verification of line cleaning and line release approval on a timely basis.
• Monitor packaging/inspection operations for conformance to specifications and procedures.
• Sample of packaged product as required for QC Testing, Stability or as required by the packaging record.
• Complete packaging logbooks which includes recording of required information neatly and accurately and verification that data entered by operations is neat, complete and accurate.
• Perform and verify documentation for packaging qualification.
• Maintenance of house standards, comparison of product for physical verification.
• Communicate with production personnel including line cleaning and line release approvals and product/equipment quality issues.
• Review of packaging documentation.
• Inspection of final finished, package prior to end of packaging run and before transfer to warehouse.
• Notify QA management of any quality or safety concerns.
• Knowledge of cGMPs related to US FDA manufacturing and packaging environments.
• Compliance with applicable company policies such as cGMP and related SOPs.
• Lead by example with safety and health considerations for department operations.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Senior management.
• Education and Experience: High School or GED diploma required with college a plus.
• Work experience in a quality assurance or GMP environment preferred.

Skills

Basic math

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High School or GED diploma with college a plus

Job description

Position Summary :

The QA Packaging Inspector is responsible for inspecting documentation records, products, facilities and equipment before, during and after packaging runs.

Responsibilities :

• Verification of line cleaning and line release approval on a timely basis
• Monitor packaging/inspection operations for conformance to specifications and procedures
• Sample of packaged product as required for QC Testing, Stability or as required by the packaging record
• Complete packaging logbooks which includes recording of required information neatly and accurately and verification that data entered by operations is neat, complete and accurate
• Perform and verify documentation for packaging qualification
• Maintenance of house standards, comparison of product for physical verification
• Communicate with production personnel which includes but not limited to the availability to perform line cleaning and line release approval, product and/or equipment related quality issues
• Review of packaging documentation
• Inspection of final finished, package prior to end of packaging run and before transfer to warehouse
• Notify QA management of any quality or safety concerns
• Knowledge of cGMPs related to US FDA manufacturing and packaging environments
• Compliance with applicable company policies such as cGMP and related SOPs
• Responsible for compliance with all rules and regulations pertaining to safety policies and for leading by example with the proper attitude toward safety and health help to ensure that all department operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety and health for all personnel.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Senior management

Requirements

Education and Experience :

High School or GED diploma required with college a plus

Work experience in a quality assurance or GMP environment preferred

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :

• Knowledge of and ability to perform basic math
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Ability to reach, write and communicate effectively

Physical Demands:

Required to reach with arms and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and tools

Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, bend, sit, talk, hear, climb stairs and ladders

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work Environment:

Work environment in production operations facilities include close proximity to heavy machinery with loud noises and pharmaceutical powders (dust).

Potential to move between production operations sites/areas to complete job functions.

Employee work hours/schedule and/or shift are subject to change based on business needs and Management discretion.

Work location are subject to change as needed to meet business requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Personal Protective Equipment or Attire Required for Position:

Gowning as required by GMPs and/or SOPs

PPE as needed

Pay Range:

$21.50 per hour