Packaging Setup Technician

Contract Pharmacal Corp.; Hauppauge, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Pharmacal Corp. in Hauppauge, NY is seeking a Packaging Set Up Technician to configure packaging equipment and support production runs across multiple shifts.

The role ensures proper line setup, maintains target throughputs, troubleshoots equipment issues, and completes setup sheets and work orders. A High School diploma or GED and prior mechanical or machine operator experience are required, with safety training emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior mechanical or machine operator experience required.
• Experience in set-up and troubleshooting pharmaceutical packaging equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper set-up of the packaging line before and during a job run.
• Ensure the line is running at its target rate during a job run.
• Troubleshooting of packaging equipment. Report any equipment issues to management.
• Complete set-up sheets.
• Complete work order and part order requests.
• Comply with company policies, SOPs and cGMPs.
• Follow all procedures set forth in the set-up procedures.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assists fellow technicians and the Line Leaders.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by senior management.

Skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Reading & counting

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

A Packaging Set Up Technician is primarily responsible for the set up of various packaging equipment including but not limited to tablet fillers, bottle unscramblers and cleaners, cappers, cottoners, desiccant feeders, check weighers, metal detectors, labelers, cartoners, ink jet printers, etc.

* Multiple Shifts Available – Day, Night, Weekend; Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper set-up of the packaging line before and during a job run.
• Ensure the line is running at its target rate during a job run.
• Troubleshooting of packaging equipment. Report any equipment issues to management.
• Complete set-up sheets.
• Complete work order and part order requests.
• Comply with company policies, SOPs and cGMPs.
• Follow all procedures set forth in the set-up procedures.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assists fellow technicians and the Line Leaders.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by senior management.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School or GED diploma preferred.
• Prior mechanical or machine operator experience required.
• Experience in set-up and troubleshooting pharmaceutical packaging equipment required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand the basic principles of packaging.
• Must be able to multi-task and follow-up when responses are needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively and be able to respond to verbal and written instructions.
• The ability to identify, locate, and transport parts which requires reading, counting, and performing simple math calculations.
• Must be able to utilize basic hand tools and identify correct fastener sizing.
• Physical effort may be required which includes prolonged standing, lifting, climbing, bending, moving or carrying heavy materials.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work environment in production operations facilities include proximity to heavy machinery and pharmaceutical powders, with exposure to loud noises.
• Constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate controls and tools and reach with hands and arms.
• The operation of certain machinery requires eye, hand, and foot coordination.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, stand, bend, sit, talk, hear, or walk for prolonged periods. The employee may lift, move and or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hours/Travel maybe subject to changed based on management/company discretion.Potential to move between production operations sites/areas to complete job functions requiring the use of a personal vehicle.

Personal Protective Equipment Required for Position:

• PPE / GMP gowning

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Pay Range*:

• Setup Technician I: $24.00 - 25.50 (1+ year experience)
• Setup Technician II: $26.00 - 27.50 (3+ years' experience)
• Setup Technician III: $28.00 - 29.50 (5+ years' experience)

*Ranges indicated account for all shifts. Please indicate your shift preference when applying.