Packaging Technician

Norwich Pharmaceuticals; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical & prescription coverage

Dental & Vision

HSA with employer contribution

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

Retirement savings plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Norwich Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Manufacturing & Packaging Technician responsible for operating, adjusting, cleaning and setting up equipment to produce pharmaceutical products while ensuring quality, safety and regulatory standards.

You will set up and tend machines, inspect and weigh ingredients, transport materials, load and unload product, and maintain records. The role requires the ability to follow SOPs, work across shifts, and comply with cGMP and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Trade school or college degree in mechanical/technical discipline preferred.
• Pharma/food manufacturing or packaging experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and logical thinking required.
• Strong literacy and ability to document work.
• Basic math skills and record-keeping.
• Teamwork and willingness to work across three shifts or extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment and tend machines to produce pharmaceutical products.
• Inspect, weigh and test ingredients and finished products for quality.
• Transport materials into and out of manufacturing modules to facilitate production.
• Load ingredients into machines and unload finished products.
• Clean equipment and modules for regular housekeeping and changeovers.
• Perform data entry to ensure accuracy.
• Follow cGMP and SOPs and safety procedures.
• Operate high speed equipment and troubleshoot basic components.
• Assist with alarms, PPE and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to attendance policies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Logical thinking

Math skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Trade School/Technical degree

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Manufacturing & Packaging Technician is responsible for the semi-finished or finished product by using required skills to operate, adjust, clean and set-up equipment in order to maintain quality, safety and regulatory standards for the production and distribution of pharmaceutical products.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

The Manufacturing & Packaging Technician reports to the Operations Line Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manufacturing or Packaging Pharmaceutical Technician:

• Sets-up equipment and tends machines to produce a variety of pharmaceutical products
• Inspects, weighs and tests ingredients and finished products to ensure accuracy and quality
• Transports materials, ingredients, compounds, products and supplies into and out of manufacturing modules to facilitate the manufacturing process
• Loads ingredients into machine for manufacturing process
• Unloads manufactured product from machines
• Cleans manufacturing equipment and modules for regular housekeeping and product changeovers
• Performs data entry to ensure accuracy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, pushing and pulling.
• Reach and perform work above the head.
• Use hands for fine manipulation and repetitive tasks.
• Climb stairs/ladders/platforms, etc. on equipment for purposes of operating, maintaining and troubleshooting.
• Lift objects up to 40 pounds without assistance or over 40 pounds with assistance.
• Manipulate, tip, roll, and place a drum weighing up to 200 pounds onto scales and pallets.
• Use basic hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, and other hand tools as required.
• Operate high speed equipment.
• Use basic math skills for batch record calculations & analyze data.
• Operate a computer to input and access data.
• Troubleshoot and replace basic equipment components.
• Meet the requirements of safe operation and personal safety by understanding and properly using required personal protective equipment including PAPR and following safe practices.
• Give and discern the various visual and audible alarms and signals for equipment startup, evacuation, fires, etc.
• Read and apply SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) to daily work to meet cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliance.
• The ability to effectively participate in decision making processes incorporating the following skill: Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, Planning, Effective Communications, Time Management & Priority Setting.
• Maintain accurate records and data.
• Read, write legibly, and comprehend high school level material, as well as technical training materials on various operations and systems in the language that is the accepted norm for the site.
• Know and use the terminology and functions of machines and components.
• Maintain acceptable attendance.
• Comply with random drug testing.
• Work overtime as required as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Full Time Position
• High School Diploma/GED
• Trade School Certification or College degree in Mechanical/Technical Discipline - Desired
• Industrial experience desired in manufacturing or packaging (or in pharmaceutical/food industries)
• Mechanical aptitude & Logical Thinking
• Strong literacy
• Documentation of work
• Math Skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to Willing to work across (3) different shifts or extended work hours

GMP DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

The Manufacturing/Packaging Technician must follow and comply with all cGMP process/procedures.

BENEFITS

The anticipated base hourly rate for this position is $18.00. This position is eligible for Alvogen's annual discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package, consisting of medical and prescription drug coverage (two PPO plans and an HDHP with Health Savings Account and employer contribution), dental, vision, flexible spending accounts. Alvogen's benefits package also includes a retirement savings program, long-term care coverage, paid time off (112 hours to start) inclusive of sick time, disability benefits, life insurance, a wellness program, and 13 company recognized paid holidays per year.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets