Packaging Operator

1-year
**Role: Packaging Operator (MA) - 1st Shift**
**Location: Fall River, MA - Onsite**
**Duration: Full Time**
**Experience: 1 - 7 Year**
**Shift: First Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM**

**Interview: Face to Face**

**Job Details**:
**Must Have**:
Minimum of **1-year** experience in **cGMP**and regulatory requirements in a **pharmaceutical**manufacturing environment.
Minimum successful completion of **High school diploma.**
Basic understanding of **mechanical machinery** and the operating principles of **control systems.**
Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions including **SOP’s and Batch Record**documentation.
Demonstrated ability to work in both independent and team environments.
Good knowledge of Health & Safety procedures, including, **OH&S Act.**
Mandatory Drug Screening Required.
willing to work for **First Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM**

**Nice to Have**:
**4 years’** experience in **pharmaceutical**manufacturing.
College certificate or University degree in a related discipline.
Accredited college certificate or university degree.
Good knowledge of **Health & Safety procedures**, including **OSHA**.

The Material Handler performs all functions relating to the packaging of **MDI products**; consistent with established **Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)**, customer requirements, and in conjunction with all **Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).** Incumbents in this position are responsible for the safe and efficient execution of their job duties, while ensuring product compliance to established standards.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Understanding basics of mechanical machinery and principles of control systems. Operating pharmaceutical packaging equipment with minimum rejection and maximum output maintaining quality standards within standard norms.
- Cleaning machines and area as per batch to batch and product to product change over
- Performing operations and preventative maintenance of machines.
- Identifying and assisting in the corrective actions of packaging related issues.
- Correcting status labelling at all stages of packing line with signature.
- Ensuring that appropriate equipment calibrations are performed, and records are maintained.
- Ensuring line clearance before initiating packaging activities in each area.
- Wearing appropriate PPE as stated in the SOP before initiating process.
- Working individually and in collaboration with others as part of a team.
- Executing procedures to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
- Completing documents on time, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Adhering to all cGMPs, compliance/regulatory mandates and quality requirements.
- Performing duties through the proper safe use of equipment, according to Health & Safety procedures and Equipment Manuals.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.

**Other Responsibilities**:

- Maintaining **100% cGMP** & **Compliance** during complete operation hours.
- Must follow the Departmental **SOPs**.
- Reporting all issues that arises to the department head or reporting manager.
- Performing daily maintenance on equipment and machinery.
- Maintaining discipline in department.
- May be required to assist in the training of other employees in the department.
- Flexible to work extended hours, to achieve manufacturing schedule when needed. Training and Safety: All employees must undergo various training activities at the start of their employment. New trainings and re-trainings will occur periodically. Employees must strictly adhere to all safety, health, and environmental guidelines at all times and ensure that all safety precautions are being taken during handling of machines.

**Qualifications**:

- **High school diploma** or equivalent is required.
- Advanced vocational training or education is preferred.
- Minimum of one **(1) year experience in packaging operations** preferred.
- **Proficient in the English language (Speaking/Reading/Writing)**to understand work instructions and document results.
- Knowledge of fundamental cGMP and regulatory requirements in a **pharmaceutical manufacturing** environment is highly preferred.
- Basic understanding of mechanical machinery and the operating principles of control systems.
- Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to work in both independent and team environments.
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety procedures, including, OSHA.
- Strong mathematical and organizational skills.

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

**Experience**:

- Packaging: 7 years (required)
- Manufacturing: 7 years (required)
- Pharmaceutical: 7 years (required)
- CGMP: 7 years (required)
- Perfume: 8 years (required)
- Liquid Dosage: 8 years (required)

**Location**:

- Quinte West, ON (required)