Quality Packaging Associate II - 3rd Shift

Sharp Packaging Solutions, part of UDG Healthcare plc; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Packaging Solutions, part of UDG Healthcare plc, based in Allentown, PA, seeks a Packaging Associate II to verify systems and processes meet Work Instructions and company requirements before and during production in designated rooms.

You will conduct attribute inspections, asset verifications and component deliveries/removals per Batch Records or MPRs, ensuring compliance with GMP and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Some college education is desired.
• Good documentation and communication skills are required.
• General knowledge of quality control processes is desired.
• Attention to detail is required.
• Organization and planning skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to GMP compliance and quality inspections related to contract packaging.
• Impact of quality inspections on regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Read and understand process steps within the packaging record.
• Assist with overall production efficiency in the assigned room(s).
• Inspect units for quality as they are packaged.
• Perform quality inspections per the packaging record and AQL requirements.
• Verify that packaging requirements are supported by appropriate Batch Record documentation.
• Pre-start Equipment Room Check and Area clearance pages.
• Pre-Post Production Pages and Pre-Packaging Steps.
• Equipment Verification and Startup verification pages.
• Record and manage Challenges and In-Process Inspections.
• Maintain Quality Samples and Reconciliation logs.

Skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college education

Job description

3rd Shift Hours: 11:00pm-7:00am

SUMMARY:

Function as lead associate responsible for verifying that all systems and processes are compliant with Work Instructions and Company requirements in order to begin and/or finish production activities within a specified room or rooms. Throughout production conduct attribute inspections, asset verifications and component delivery and removals according to the requirements outlined in the associated Batch Record or MPR.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is a list of minimum responsibilities related to the Packaging Associate II position. Other duties may also be assigned.

• Adherence to and enforcement of GMP compliance, performing Quality inspections (equipment challenges and verification, components, bulk product, work-in-process and finished goods) related to contract packaging, reviewing documentation and verifying component attributes.

• The impact of the quality inspection process directly impacts company compliance with regulatory requirements and customer satisfaction.

• Read and understand process steps within the packaging record to ensure compliance during the packaging process.

• Assist where needed with the overall efficiency of the production within the assigned room or rooms.

• Inspect units for quality as they are packaged.

• Responsible for performing quality inspections as required per the packaging record and per AQL requirements. Inspections may include visual, functional, destructive and count checks.

• Verify the accuracy, completeness and supported documentation of the packaging requirements outlined below and ensure all are supported by the appropriate documentation within the Batch Record.

• Pre-start Equipment Room Check and Area clearance pages

• Pre-Post Production Pages

• Pre-Packaging Steps

• Equipment Verification page(s)

• Equipment / Component Startup Verification page(s)

• Challenges

• In-Process Inspections

• Quality Samples

• Reconciliation

• Check weigher Sheets

• Product/Component Transactions Waste logs

• TOR Logs as Applicable

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PREFERRED / REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED required. Some college education desired.

• Knowledge of FDA regulations related to cGMP is desired.

• Prior experience within a manufacturing or alike assembly process preferred

• Good documentation and communication skills are required.

• General knowledge of quality control processes is desired

• Highly attune and focus on attention to detail is required

• Good organizational and planning skills are required.

Successful completion of the Quality@Source (Q@S) training assessment for the Quality In-Process Inspections as assigned to this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or write and to speak and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The employee may be subject to mandatory overtime if scheduling requires. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is normally required to stand for long periods of time within a production room. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The working environment is clean and not normally subject to hazardous environment or conditions.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.