Packaging Technician B

1100 Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Viatris is seeking a Packaging Technician B to support packaging lines, perform changeover activities, and maintain equipment to meet production targets. Responsibilities include line testing, parts identification, and basic electrical troubleshooting while following MSOP guidelines.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED with 4–6 years in a general maintenance environment, plus lean manufacturing and problem‑solving experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; technical, vocational, or HS program preferred.
• 4–6 years of related maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up changeover packaging equipment/line centers.
• Maintain equipment during production runs to meet production rates 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.
• Keep records/logbooks as required by MSOP and management.
• Perform line tests and support changes in products/packages with parts design/implementation.
• Provide basic electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform trainee and C-level duties as required.
• Adhere to safety, environmental and quality practices per SOPs and regulations.

Skills

General maintenance

Mechanical understanding

Electrical basics

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen experience

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Tools

Change parts handling

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.

Viatris is a global healthcare company formed in 2020 through the combination of Mylan and Upjohn, a legacy division of Pfizer. By integrating the strengths of these two companies, including our global workforce, we aim to deliver increased access to affordable, quality medicines for patients worldwide, regardless of geography or circumstance. We believe in healthcare as it should be – empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. Because of our unwavering belief that better access leads to better health, we leverage our best-in-class manufacturing and scientific expertise and proven commercial capabilities to bring quality medicines to patients when and where they need them.