Packaging Technician

Aequor; Ridgefield (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Ridgefield, New Jersey is seeking a Packaging Operator to operate automated inspection and packaging equipment. The candidate will ensure compliance with cGMPs and SOPs, perform routine inspections, and assist in line changeovers. Preferred qualifications include mechanical experience, prior work in a GMP environment, and relevant education. This position requires flexibility with work hours, including evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Prior mechanical experience and/or experience as a Packaging Operator.
• Experience working with automated Inspection and/or Packaging equipment.
• Experience in a manufacturing position in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot high-speed automated Inspection and Packaging equipment.
• Participate in line changeovers and strive to reduce line downtime.
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs and SOPs.
• Perform routine Quality and Safety inspections.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Experience with automated equipment

GMP environment experience

Production line experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED and 3-5 years experience

AA degree in science or related discipline and 1-3 years experience

BS degree in science or related discipline and 0-3 years experience

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for performing routine tasks, operating equipment, and troubleshooting in the area of automated Syringe Inspection and Syringe Packaging. This position supports execution of the production plan.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot high-speed automated Inspection and Packaging equipment. Typical tasks include loading syringes onto automated inspection equipment, changing label reels, replenishing packaging items (e.g. inserts, labels, cartons, lidding rolls, base film rolls, shippers), operating syringe assembly machine, thermoformer, cartoner, case palletizer, serialization equipment, and wrapping pallets.
• Participate in line changeovers and continuously strive to reduce line downtime and improve OEE%.
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs and SOPs at all times.
• Perform routine Quality and Safety inspection walk-throughs of the production areas.
• Perform scheduled cleanings of equipment and packaging rooms.
• Will serve as witness of routine unit operation tasks for batch record signing. Maintains all associated documentation for operations being performed.
• May assist with formal CAPAs and NCRs as needed.
• Adheres to the production schedule and provides overtime and weekend support when needed.
• Performs routine assignments with supervision. Takes initiative to identify issues, troubleshoot, propose solutions, and keep management advised.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior mechanical experience and/or experience working as a Packaging Operator in Pharmaceutical or Medical device industries.
• Experience working with automated Inspection and/or Packaging equipment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing position in a GMP environment.
• Production line experience in Pharma or Medical Device

Terms of employment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, majority of the work activities are performed while standing.

• Ability to stand over intervals of several hours at a time
• Ability to bend, squat, and reach
• Ability to lift, push or pull various amounts of weight
• Ability to pass the required visual acuity test (wearing corrective lenses if needed)
• Based on production demands and personnel availability, different start time scenarios or additional hours may be required so a flexible work schedule is required for the candidate. Core Work hours for the available shift is as follows:

2nd shift: Mon-Fri: 1:00PM - 9:30PM.

Education

• HS Diploma or GED and 3-5 yrs experience
• AA degree in science, engineering or a related discipline and 1-3 year's experience
• BS degree in science, engineering, or a related discipline and 0-3 year's experience