Pharma Ops Trainee – Manufacturing & Packaging (1st Shift)

Cipla USA; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; 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 USA in Fall River, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Operator Trainee for the MDI 1st Shift. The 6‑month program provides hands‑on training across Warehousing, Manufacturing and Packaging, emphasizing cGMP standards and SOP compliance.

Trainees work under production managers to reinforce right‑first‑time execution while gaining cross‑functional experience in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Follow instructions

Documentation

Organizational skills

English communication

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Trade School / Community College / Military welcome

Job description

Cipla USA in Fall River, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Operator Trainee for the MDI 1st Shift. The 6‑month program provides hands‑on training across Warehousing, Manufacturing and Packaging, emphasizing cGMP standards and SOP compliance.

Trainees work under production managers to reinforce right‑first‑time execution while gaining cross‑functional experience in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.