Packaging Technician B

Viatris; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Viatris is seeking a Packaging Technician B to join our team in the United States. The role focuses on setting up and changing over packaging lines, maintaining equipment, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen events and VSM.

Candidates should have a strong mechanical/electrical foundation and several years in a general maintenance environment. Responsibilities include disassembly/cleaning of packaging equipment, parts management, line testing, and basic electrical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4–6 years of related maintenance experience.
• Good mechanical and basic electrical understanding.
• Lean manufacturing/operational excellence experience preferred.
• Experience leading or supporting Kaizen events and problem-solving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Set up changeover packaging equipment/line centers as required.
• Maintain equipment during production runs to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Maintain change parts in good mechanical condition.
• Identify and order/repair replacement parts for packaging equipment.
• Disassemble/clean/sanitize product filling equipment.
• Maintain records/logbooks as required by MSOP and management.
• Perform line tests to verify equipment/product/packaging compatibility and support changes.
• Provide basic electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repairs.
• Carry out duties of packaging technician trainee and related responsibilities.
• Adhere to safety, environmental, and quality guidelines and SOPs.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen events

Value Stream Mapping

Problem-solving

Basic electrical understanding

Education

High school diploma

Job description

DPT Laboratories, Ltd.

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here's how the Packaging Technician B role will make an impact:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Set/up changeover packaging equipment/line centers as required.
• Maintain equipment during production runs to achieve desired production rates/planning values/quality standards.
• Maintain change parts in good mechanical condition.
• Identify and order/repair replacement parts for Packaging equipment.
• Disassemble/clean/sanitize product filling equipment.
• Maintain records/logbooks/ etc. as required by MSOP and/or management.
• Perform line tests to determine compatibility of equipment/products/packages, support new product/package changes with change parts identification/design and implementation under limited direction.
• To provide basic electrical/electronic trouble shooting and associated repairs.
• Perform all equipment technician trainee and "C", duties and responsibilities.
• Within area of responsibility, understand and comply with all safety, environmental and quality practices and procedures as outlined in organizational/departmental guidelines and SOPs as well as applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Some technical, vocational, or high school programs are preferred.
• Minimum 4 - 6 years related experience and/or training in a general maintenance environment is required.
• Must have good mechanical and basic electrical understanding.
• Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing/operational excellence, standardization, is preferred.
• Experience leading and/or supporting Kaizen events, VSM and problem-solving initiatives.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.