Packaging Operator - Shift 3

Simtra BioPharma Solutions; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Workout Facility

Job summary

Simtra BioPharma Solutions is looking for a Packaging Operator in Bloomington, Indiana. This role involves inspecting, labeling, and packaging pharmaceutical products to ensure quality and safety. You will work in teams and on automated lines, requiring good interpersonal and basic math skills.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma and some manufacturing experience. The position offers a variety of benefits including medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and an onsite workout facility.

Qualifications

• Must understand, speak, read, and write English to comply with SOPs, GMPs, and training materials.
• 6 months of prior pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Label, package, and document per written instructions.
• Inspect, verify, and track materials and products.
• Participate in line clearance activities and ensure safe working conditions.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Knowledge of standard operating procedures

Experience operating multiple types of packaging equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Barcode scanners

Scales

Tape guns

Job description

Company Overview

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world‑class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. Our facilities are located in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany. We specialize in pre‑filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder‑filled vials, and sterile crystallization.

This role

The Packaging Operator works within the Finishing/Packaging Complex. The primary responsibilities include inspecting, labeling, and packaging pharmaceutical products to meet client demand and expectations. The role ensures teamwork, productivity, safety, identity, strength, purity, and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished product. This position reports to the Finishing Supervisor.

Shift: 3 Hours – 10:45 PM to 6:45 AM

Responsibilities

• Label, package, and document per written instructions
  • Package product in boxes, cartons, syringes, vials, and blisters
  • Count materials/product to ensure accurate count
  • Apply labels to various components
  • Replenish packaging materials to areas/work cells as directed by Group Leader
  • Monitor and document TOR (time out of refrigeration)
  • Complete batch record protocol steps at the time of performance
• Inspect, verify, and track
  • Scan printed materials and manually examine printed materials and products to ensure specifications are met, including variable text printed online
  • Verify incoming materials for use
  • Inspect product/materials for defects
  • Perform bar code and systems challenges (as applicable) for equipment used
  • Complete end‑of‑batch reconciliation and count verification
  • Retrieve product samples
  • Monitor and ensure appropriate downtime and efficiency information is logged accurately
• Set‑up, tear down and clear
  • Participate and assist with line clearance activities
  • Remove batch‑related materials from production area
  • Ensure electronic inventory transactions for inventory tracking movement and material verification are completed
  • Clean and clear debris from all work areas
  • Dispose of rejects in the appropriate disposal area following reconciliation
  • Stage materials in the appropriate designated locations
  • Enter and verify information in logbooks, as needed
  • Apply representation samples to the batch records as required
  • Indicate appropriate signals with HMI (human‑machine interface) to track clearance, set‑up, time, etc.
• Other duties
  • Maintain attendance in accordance with the Bloomington Attendance Policy
  • Scheduled weekend overtime will be required
  • Visual acuity 20/20 with or without correctable vision and ability to pass color‑blind test
  • Ensure all safety practices are followed and keep area clean and clear of hazards

Work Environment

Controlled pharmaceutical environment that requires wearing long sleeves, safety toe shoes, gloves, and safety glasses. The role involves working in a team environment on a variety of automated and semi‑automated packaging lines.

Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures, specifications, and job‑specific training materials
• Experience operating multiple types of packaging equipment, including barcode scanners, scales, and tape guns

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Occasional (0–33%): walking, climbing stairs and ladders, overhead reaching, lifting, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling; lifting up to 38 lbs; carrying up to 30 lbs.
• Frequent (34–66%): sitting, standing, reaching forward, object handling, fine hand coordination, operating controls; lifting and carrying up to 32 lbs; pushing/pulling up to 16 lbs.
• Other physical tasks: object handling, fine hand coordination, firm hand grasping.
• Final candidates must pass a post‑offer/pre‑employment job placement examination to verify physical capabilities.

Additional Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or GED required; 6 months of prior pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Language: Must understand, speak, read, and write English to comply with SOPs, GMPs, and training materials.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Spouse Life Insurance
  • Child Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Time Off Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Reimbursement Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community and Volunteer Service Program
• Employee Ownership Plan
• Short and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Benefits
  • Vision Coverage
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Legal and more
• Onsite Campus Amenities
  • Workout Facility
  • Cafeteria
  • Credit Union

Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Simtra is an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.