Manufacturing Associate I

Merck & Co.; Northborough (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Northborough, MA is seeking a Packaging Operator for a 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm; 6am start on occasion) with potential overtime and weekend work.

The role involves operating packaging equipment, documenting production, maintaining inventory, and adhering to GMP and safety policies. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and 2–10 years in packaging with Good Documentation Practices; proficiency with Word/Excel and ERP systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–10 years working in Packaging and Good Documentation Practices environment.
• Demonstrated basic math and communication skills.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Experience using Word and Excel as well as ERP systems.
• Minimum 2+ years in packaging or equivalent manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: 6+ years in packaging/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate auto/manual packaging equipment and perform set-up, changeover, and cleaning per SOPs, GMPs, and safety policies.
• Document production activities in batch records, log sheets, attachments, and electronic Batch Records.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of packaging materials.
• Follow written and verbal instructions from supervisor/Manager.
• Perform manual packaging on an assembly line.
• Lift up to 35 lbs and move heavy objects; stand for up to 3 hours during packaging.
• Identify and communicate process deviations to supervisor.
• Routinely handle high-value product vials and use computer-based systems for data collection and inventory management.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Mechanical skills

Word/Excel

ERP systems

Good Documentation Practices

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Shift: 1st Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm with occasionally O.T., starting at 6am and staying until 4:30pm

Description: Department Description: The Packaging group, located at the Northborough Operations Center facility, is responsible for labeling and packaging of final drug product vials as finished product for sale and distribution to U.S., European and International markets in support of a global patient population. In the process of performing these functions, Packaging interacts with and receives support from the Quality Assurance, Materials Management, Facilities Engineering, Validation, Metrology and Manufacturing Technical Support groups. In addition, Packaging interacts with outside contractors, vendors, internal auditors and representatives of various Regulatory agencies.

Position Overview with Key Responsibilities: The candidate will interact with auto/manual equipment, set-up, changeover and clean various automated and manual packaging equipment in strict accordance with SOP's, Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety policies/procedures. Document production activities in batch records, log sheets, attachments and/or electronic Batch Records. Maintain sufficient inventory of packaging materials. Follow operational procedures and both written and verbal instructions from the supervisor/Manager. Perform manual packaging on an assembly line. Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. and move heavy objects (e.g., product vial cages, pallets of packaging materials). Ability to stand for 3 hours while manual packaging. Identify and communicate process deviations to the supervisor.

Keep all training up to date and retrain prior to expiration date. Work with hazardous materials (e.g., Isopropyl Alcohol, Butanone). Work closely with various level manufacturing and support personnel in a dynamic and team-oriented environment. Routinely and safely handle high value product vials in various stages of packaging completion. Use computer-based systems for data collection, data analysis, timecards, e-mail and inventory management. Follow both written and verbal instructions from the supervisor/Manager. Periodically check and maintain flammables cabinet, satellite hazardous waste accumulation station. Optimizes automated packaging equipment for performance.

This is a daytime position with occasional weekend work.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED required
• 2-10 years working in Packaging and Good Documentation Practices Environment.
• Demonstrated basic math skills and communication skills.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Experience using Word and Excel as well as ERP systems.
• Minimum 2+ years working in a packaging, or equivalent manufacturing environment.
• Preferred Qualifications: Minimum 6 years working in a packaging, or equivalent manufacturing environment.
• Special Working Conditions Packaging operations require gowning consisting of hairnet, beard cover, lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, shoe covers and task specific personal protective equipment.
• Packaging operations require retrieval (and subsequent storage) of product vials from a 2- 8C cold room.