Packaging Technician I 1st Shift 1 1 1

Grifols; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Packaging Technicians to join their team. This role involves inspecting and ensuring the quality of products while adhering to safety and GMP standards. As a Packaging Technician, you will be responsible for performing inspections, documenting processes, and operating packaging equipment. You will work in a dynamic manufacturing environment, contributing to the production of essential healthcare products that improve lives worldwide. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a team setting, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must pass annual vision testing and initial visual inspection certification.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect final container products for defects and document tasks.
• Set-up, operate, and troubleshoot various packaging equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Visual inspection

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Packaging equipment

LIMS

SAP

Forklifts

Job description

Do you want to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to improve the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company which, since its foundation in Barcelona in 1909, has been working to improve the health and well-being of people all over the world. Our four divisions - Bioscience, Diagnostic, Hospital and Bio Supplies - develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 100 countries and regions.

Position: Packaging Tech 1/Packaging Tech 2

Hours: Day shift (Mon - Fri/ 7:00 am - 3:30 pm)

Summary: The Packaging Technician 1 & 2 responsibilities include detecting and identifying defect trends during the inspection of manufactured products, accurately inspecting and selecting product samples for both routine and non-routine quality and stability testing, and performing labeling activities to verify product and diluent vial labeling used in the packaging of biological products for accuracy.

Packaging Tech 1 Responsibilities:

• Perform paced inspections of final container products for multiple categories of defects.
• Document job tasks as required on the Batch Production Record (BPR), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document, or other acceptable forms.
• Perform housekeeping tasks and maintain department housekeeping at an optimal level.
• Adhere to all company safety and cGMP policies and practices.
• Meet and maintain visual inspection recertification requirements through knowledge of the PDA Lexicon for glass defects and in-house training and certification standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Packaging Technician duties: Set-up, operate, and troubleshoot various packaging equipment; manually package products; inspect packaged and pre-packaged products for possible defects; conduct an accurate count of pre and post-packaged products; may offload and load products from cages, carts, and boxes; and may operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.

In Grade Salary Adjustment Requirements:

Set-up and operate multiple label verification vision systems on vial labelers and cartoners. Conduct periodic challenges for the various packaging systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Must pass annual vision testing for near vision and colorblindness.
• Must be able to pass initial visual inspection certification within 90 days of hire date.
• Able to identify product defects in accordance with the PDA Lexicon for glass defects and other applicable SOPs.
• Must be capable of maintaining continuous and concentrated focus on assigned tasks during packaging activities.

Requirements for Tech 1: Education/Experience: High School Diploma. Packaging Operator/Inspector experience preferred.

Packaging Tech 2 Responsibilities:

• Perform duties associated with the Packaging Tech I level.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and do changeovers for Packaging equipment.
• Qualified to set up and operate Packaging equipment (e.g., serialization equipment, vial labelers, cartoners, shrink banding machines, etc.).
• Deliver samples to various Quality Laboratories for required testing.
• Operate a computer to review and/or enter data into a variety of systems including but not limited to LIMS, SAP, etc.
• Must possess and maintain knowledge of various product specifications to ensure that correct components are used.
• Evaluate the cause of rejected labeling and document findings according to SOPs.

Requirements for Tech 2: Education: HS Diploma. Experience: 1-year Packaging Inspector/Label Verification Tech experience preferably obtained in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment.

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms, chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools, and moving machinery. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, safety shoes, gloves, and garments. Work is performed standing for 6-8 hours per day with frequent walking and hand movement. Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton: USNC0002 - Clayton

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