Packaging Automation Technician III

Knipper Health; Charlestown (IN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Packaging Automation Technician III, where you'll ensure the effective operation of automated pharmacy systems. In this role, you'll be responsible for regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimizing performance to prioritize user and patient safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors, develop documentation, and train pharmacy personnel while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in an automated environment, preferably in pharmacy.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or manufacturing required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve packaging and drug dispensing automation.
• Train pharmacy personnel on operation and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with vendors to optimize automation systems.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or manufacturing

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Automated pharmacy dispensing systems

Job-specific machinery and equipment

Job description

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The Packaging Automation Technician III is responsible for ensuring the proper functionality of automated pharmacy dispensing systems, including regular maintenance checks, troubleshooting malfunctions, performing repairs, managing inventory of system supplies, and coordinating with technicians and pharmacists to optimize system performance, with a priority on user and patient safety. The Packaging Automation Technician III will manage equipment, projects, and people to ensure continuous operation and improvement of the packaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor secondary packaging and drug dispensing automation to improve processes, increase productivity, and reduce costs.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automation systems, including schematics, process flow diagrams, and work instructions.
• Work with Pharmacist to execute and document test protocols.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers of automation technologies and systems.
• Train Pharmacy personnel on the operation and identification/troubleshooting of minor fixes.
• Troubleshoot automation systems and develop solutions to resolve issues and optimize performance in collaboration with client and manufacturer.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements for automation systems.
• Capture data on run times, down times, rejects, etc. and create analytics to easily identify degradation in equipment productivity
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, including dates, repairs performed, and system updates.
• Assist pharmacy technicians with system-related inquiries and resolve user-level problems.
• Identify and address issues with system components such as sensors, cameras, bar-code scanners, label and bagging components and conveyors.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop and execute automation projects from conception to completion, ensuring project goals are met on time and within budget.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and compliant Pharmacy/production environment.
• Ensure adherence to applicable regulations, Knipper Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA, and industry best practices.
• Manage Mechanics assigned to business unit.

The above duties are representative of the position and not all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years in automated environment, preferably pharmaceutical or pharmacy related or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of safety (OSHA) and regulatory requirements for automation systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Proficiency with job-specific machinery and equipment.
• Neat and legible handwriting.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to stand or sit.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knipper Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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