Operations Technician I (M - F 2:00pm - 10:30pm)

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company located in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking candidates for a Secondary Packaging role. The responsibilities include operating equipment, ensuring product quality, and maintaining workspace cleanliness. Preferred qualifications include a background in manufacturing or the pharmaceutical industry. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. This role offers salary based on experience and includes on-call work as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year of manufacturing or pharmaceutical experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.
• Required to wear safety glasses, hearing protection, and other protective equipment as necessary.
• Ability to take accountability to drive results and adapt to shifting demands.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Secondary Packaging equipment and determine trends.
• Responsible for documenting in the MBR.
• Perform cleaning and other housekeeping duties.
• Ensure labeling is neat and correctly placed on all products.
• Conduct line clearances, startup checks, and line housekeeping to GMP standards.

Skills

Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing Industry

Fluent in English

Ability to manage oneself under pressure

Creative and analytical thinking

Ability to work well with others

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Description

Secondary Packaging’s main objective is to place primary packaged products into outer packaging that provides additional protection for distribution and retail. The secondary packaging process ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient transport of the pharmaceutical products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate the Secondary Packaging equipment and determine trends (i.e. vials per minute and pallets packaged per shift).
• Responsible for changeovers and end of lot procedures.
• Responsible for documenting in the MBR.
• Responsible for operating and repairing minor problems with Secondary Packaging equipment.
• Responsible for clearing machine jams and minor adjustments.
• Perform line clearances, machine challenges, exhibits, and startup checklist.
• Perform cleaning, vacuuming, and other housekeeping duties to maintain a high level of cleanliness of the Secondary Packaging lines.
• Be familiar with Autoclave process.
• Be familiar with Laser Guided Vehicles (LGVs) and know how to clear faults.
• Monitor waste and make adjustments to product placement as needed. Be able to maintain pouch appearance accordingly.
• Verify lot number and expiration dates are correct.
• Ensure labeling is neat and correctly placed on all products.
• Follow the instructions of the paper Master Batch Record or the Electronic Batch Record.
• Read and understand all Standard Operating Procedures for the tasks you are performing.
• Perform additional work duties or responsibilities as evident or required.

Supplemental Functions:

• Work under the direction of the Secondary Packaging Shift Supervisor or designee.
• Assure the efficient performance of all department equipment.
• Assist with housekeeping as needed.
• Adhere to GMPs and hold those around them accountable.

Job Specifications and Qualifications:

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing Industry preferred
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.
• Must read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Specific expertise, skills, and knowledge gained through education and experience.
• The ability to take strategic objectives and accept accountability to drive results through effective actions.
• The ability and willingness to change direction and focus to meet shifting organizational and business demands.
• The ability to effectively manage one's self, demonstrates integrity, be productive under pressure, and achieve development goals.
• The ability to create new products and processes that add value to the Business by generating new ideas and applying creative and analytical approaches.
• Incumbents required to wear safety glasses, hearing protection, and other non-specified protective equipment as necessary.
• Salary range: based on experience.
• Available to work on-call per management’s request.
• Must be able to work well with others.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalency is required. 1 year of manufacturing or pharmaceutical experience preferred, but not required.