Packaging Operator - First Shift

Teva Pharmaceuticals; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in New Jersey is hiring a Packaging Operator for the first shift. The role involves the set-up, operation, routine maintenance, and cleaning of packaging equipment, while ensuring compliance with cGMPs. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Comprehensive benefits are provided, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to complete required training in a timely manner.
• Capable of lifting equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Not allergic to laboratory or production chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate packaging equipment.
• Complete necessary paperwork according to cGMPs.
• Perform major equipment cleans when necessary.

Skills

Ability to operate machinery

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Packaging Operator – First Shift at Teva Pharmaceuticals. Teva is a leading manufacturer of generic medicines and a proud producer of many products on the WHO Essential Medicines List, serving over 200 million people worldwide. Our mission is to make good health more affordable and accessible.

Position Summary

The packaging operator is responsible for set‑up, operation, routine maintenance and cleaning of Packaging Department equipment in accordance with cGMPs and SOPs. The role requires completing necessary training and possessing the required skills and competencies.

Shift

Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up packaging equipment and machinery in preparation for the shift
• Perform packaging department duties, including:
  • Dump bottles from box into bottle unscrambler daily
  • Dump powder bag or capsules/tablets bag into hopper daily
  • Dump closures into cap hopper daily
  • Weigh, push onto capper and seal bottles with Sealer machine
  • Take sealed bottles off line and ship
  • Palletize filled shippers and move to warehouse for shipment
  • Install and remove dose wheel for powder line daily with power lifter
  • Remove lower hopper from Perry Filler weekly
• Ensure required routine paperwork is completed in accordance with cGMPs; complete log book entries; operate and clean efficiently
• Perform major equipment cleans; ensure no foreign product remains on hoppers, heavy machinery or floors
• Use computer to review SOPs and obtain training
• Follow Teva’s Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures; perform other duties as assigned or required by business needs

Position Requirements

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of standing, walking, pushing and pulling, stooping, crouching, climbing and walking; occasional lifting of equipment or materials weighing up to 40 pounds
• Not allergic to cephalosporins, chemicals or biosubstances found in laboratory or production facilities

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match up to 6% and an annual 3.75% defined contribution
• Time Off: Paid vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays
• Life and Disability Protection: Company-paid Life and Disability insurance
• Additional benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave (if eligible), Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurances, identity theft protection, legal plan, voluntary life insurance and long-term disability, and more

Internal Career Site

If you are a current Teva employee, please apply using the internal career site available on Employee Central. Your application will be treated with priority and you will see opportunities open exclusively to Teva employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Equal employment opportunity is provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. Request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to [e-mail] with the nature of your request and your contact information.

Important Notice to Employment Agencies

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from agencies for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements exist, introductions must be position specific. No phone calls or emails from agencies.