Packaging Specialist: Process Improvement & Line Support

The Ritedose Corporation; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ritedose Corporation in Columbia, SC is seeking a Packaging Technician to support the packaging line and equipment during batch runs. You will maintain equipment, participate in process improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with SOPs and cGMP guidelines.

You will assist with training, prevent maintenance tasks, and help optimize daily production goals while working in a team-oriented environment dedicated to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year Technical degree preferred and/or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to establish priorities and meet quality expectations with minimal supervision
• Ability to operate in a team-oriented working environment
• Excellent documentation and attention to detail skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain an operational knowledge of all packaging equipment and ancillary support equipment including control and communication devices used in the process
• Assist in identifying areas for process improvements through analysis of daily operations and process review
• Assist in identifying areas for health, safety, and ergonomic improvements through analysis of required tasks
• Assist in Developing strategy for process improvements to include:Operational SpecificationAction Plan for implementationAnalysis of process improvementSupporting documentation as requiredCreating or revising Standard Operating Procedures to support the process improvement
• Assist in training programsMaintain tools & equipment required for packaging equipment
• Perform defined preventive maintenance tasks at a daily and weekly level as defined by SOP
• Support maintenance technicians on communication and controls
• Follow all SOP’s, safety and health guidelines and cGMP guidelines
• Ensure daily production goals are accomplished, complete daily production log and attend daily production meetings as required
• Update ERP System with the use of raw materials for each production order
• Prepare and setup the packaging line for each batch run according to the production order
• Monitor the packaging line and support equipment during batch packaging
• Perform process monitoring of the equipment
• Ensure packaging line is supplied with the appropriate QC released materials according to the production order
• Ensure the packaging line has been properly cleaned and line clearance performed at the end of each batch run and at the beginning of batch packaging
• Perform reconciliation of materials, finished product delivered to the warehouse, and packaging rejects at the end of each batch
• Ensure scrap materials have been disposed of properly
• Notify the appropriate personnel when equipment failure or deviation occurs during batch packaging
• Assist with the training of Packaging personnel on packaging SOP’s and TRC SOP’s
• Ensure appropriate housekeeping of the packaging lines is performed
• Participate in the internal and external TRC training program
• Maintain a professional team-oriented working relationship with fellow employees
• Follow written and verbal procedures as directed by the leadership team and TRC

Skills

Prioritization

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent

Job description

The Ritedose Corporation in Columbia, SC is seeking a Packaging Technician to support the packaging line and equipment during batch runs. You will maintain equipment, participate in process improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with SOPs and cGMP guidelines.

You will assist with training, prevent maintenance tasks, and help optimize daily production goals while working in a team-oriented environment dedicated to quality and safety.