Packaging Operator

Adare Pharma Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Adare Pharma Solutions is hiring a Packaging Operator at our Philadelphia, PA facility. The role supports the line leadership by performing bottle and blister packaging tasks, ensuring GMP-compliant operations and batch integrity.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment, handling labeling, machine setup, line changeovers, and documentation while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• GMP experience is preferred.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient reading and writing skills required.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out packaging instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routing checks to ensure quality standards and GMP compliance during operation of packaging machines.
• Set slat pattern and operate filling machine at required speed.
• Disassemble, clean, and re-assemble the Slat Filler for maintenance.
• Load and operate the MGS Topserter at target speed.
• Change labels on the Labeler and operate at required speeds.
• Inform Line Leader and Mechanics of packaging line issues to maintain efficiency.
• Document all activities to maintain GMP compliance.

Skills

GMP experience

Basic math

Reading/writing

Manufacturing understanding

Education

High school diploma

GED equivalent

Job description

Our Business

Adare Pharma Solutions is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with locations across North America and Italy. We offer a wide range of manufacturing, packaging, and research and development services. Our clients range from growing biotech firms advancing groundbreaking clinical trials to established pharmaceutical companies producing high volumes of approved, widely used medicines.

Our Business

Adare Pharma Solutions is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with locations across North America and Italy. We offer a wide range of manufacturing, packaging, and research and development services. Our clients range from growing biotech firms advancing groundbreaking clinical trials to established pharmaceutical companies producing high volumes of approved, widely used medicines. By combining top talent from the life sciences industry with modern research and manufacturing technologies, Adare enables clients to deliver potentially lifesaving medicines in more easily consumable formats - particularly for patients such as infants or the elderly. This is the meaning behind “Transforming Drug Delivery – Transforming Lives.”

Our Culture

When it comes to being an employee of Adare, although we are located across multiple countries and come from diverse backgrounds, we work together toward a common purpose. Supported by leadership that is experienced and highly regarded in the industry, we are paving the way for a brighter and better future by attracting top talent from both within and beyond the CDMO space. In addition to delivering high-quality results for our external clients, we foster a collaborative, client-centric culture internally - one where employees support one another, share knowledge, and encourage each other to bring their best selves to work each day.

Why Come to Adare?

Adare is Private Equity owned and poised for growth. Employees are provided with internal development opportunities to progress within the organization, enhancing their professional skills and industry knowledge through Adare’s investment in their growth. We offer a variety of fields to embark in, including manufacturing, engineering, quality, chemistry, formulations, analytical research and development, finance, supply chain, sales, marketing, project management, human resources, and environmental health and safety.

Position

Packaging Operator

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Summary

The Packing Operator will follow direction of the Line Leader and Supervisor, and will perform solid oral dose bottle and/or blister packaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs routing checks to ensure that the quality standards are met and that no violations to cGMP's occur during the operation of assigned machines.
• Takes the initiative, to set the slat pattern and efficiently operate the filling machine at the required speed.
• Able to disassemble the Slat Filler, clean the parts, and re-assemble the Slat Filler machine.
• Loads and efficiently operates the MGS Topserter at the required speed.
• Changes labels on the Labeler and efficiently operates Labeler at the required speeds.
• Informs the Line Leader and Mechanics of any packaging line machinery problems to maintain peak efficiency.
• Performs all necessary documentation to maintain GMP compliance guidelines.
• Comply with proper gowning and other attire requirements or restrictions
• Successfully complete all SOP trainings in Veeva.
• Pack and scan all finished products to comply with serialization regulations.
• Work and communicate with other employees in a team environment.
• Works as part of a team helping department team members achieve departmental goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, And Skills Required

• High school diploma of GED equivalent; or at least 6 month’s related manufacturing experience and/or training
• GMP experience is preferred
• Sufficient reading and writing skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out special instructions on various packaging applications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, pick up, and c arry various packaging components and supplies; up to 25 pounds at times.

Adare Pharma is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.