Pharma Operations Trainee — 1st Shift (MDI)

Merck & Co.; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid holidays

Disability

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

Cipla in Fall River, MA offers a 6‑month Pharmaceutical Operations Trainee Program covering Warehousing, Manufacturing, and Packaging. Trainees gain exposure to cGMP standards and SOP compliance under production leadership, working toward long‑term careers in pharmaceutical operations.

Participants will support material flow, packaging, and manufacturing tasks, with emphasis on right‑first‑time execution in a regulated environment. Experience not required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Trade School, Community College and Military Veterans welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify inbound/outbound shipments and documentation (BOL, Packing List, PO); manage material flow between Quarantine, Released, and Rejected areas.
• Safely operate material handling equipment (pallet jacks) to pick, deliver, and stage materials per production schedules, ensuring compliance with GMP standards.
• Assist in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes including granulation, compression, coating, encapsulation, and batch execution per SOPs and BMR requirements.
• Perform machine changeovers, cleaning, line clearance, and preventive maintenance while monitoring equipment calibration and pressure differentials.
• Operate packaging equipment for oral solid dose (OSD) and dry powder inhalation (DPI) products; ensure proper labeling, documentation, and adherence to cGMP and quality standards.
• Maintain workplace cleanliness, safety, and sanitation regulations to minimize product rejection and support continuous compliance.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Documentation

cGMP knowledge

Safety procedures

English proficiency

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Trade School / Community College / Military Veterans welcomed

Job description

Cipla in Fall River, MA offers a 6‑month Pharmaceutical Operations Trainee Program covering Warehousing, Manufacturing, and Packaging. Trainees gain exposure to cGMP standards and SOP compliance under production leadership, working toward long‑term careers in pharmaceutical operations.

Participants will support material flow, packaging, and manufacturing tasks, with emphasis on right‑first‑time execution in a regulated environment. Experience not required; training is provided.