Packaging Operator

**Taro Pharmaceuticals** is a multinational, specialty pharmaceutical company with a vision of reaching people and touching lives globally as a leading provider of valued medicines. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers and the overall community through the innovation, development, manufacturing and marketing of the highest quality healthcare products.

Established in 1950, Taro’s world class production facility is located in Brampton, Ontario, with a current team of over 600 Canadian employees. Our company’s focus on the dermatology sector has made us a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialized topical products with a diverse portfolio of creams, ointments, liquids, and gels.

With support from our parent company, Sun Pharma, one of the world’s largest specialty generic pharmaceutical companies, we are committed to providing a healthy, safe and rewarding environment for all of our employees.

**Job Description: Packaging Operator**

**General Summary**:
Perform activities within the packaging department pertaining to the filling and packaging of drug product within a cG.M.P. environment.

**Principal Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Complete G.M.P. documents, such as the Packaging Work Order.
- Place packaged drug product into case shippers.
- Perform manual functions on the line such as transferring tubes from one conveyor to the next, flip cartons and supply the various magazines / hoppers with components.
- Operate packaging equipment and be able to perform roll changes and basic trouble shooting.
- Perform “in process “checks as directed by the line leader.
- Verify in-process test results, component lot # changes etc.
- Assist with the counting (reconcile) of components used for the packaging operation.
- Perform housekeeping tasks such as washing floors, walls etc.
- Participate in the Line Clearance Process.
- Operate manual fillers and L Bar sealers.
- Will perform other duties as assigned.
- Complete all GMP Documentation correctly and in a timely manner.
- Complete all training assignments and maintain personal training records.
- Participate in Non Conformance Investigations if required.
- Participate in Internal, Customer and Regulatory Audits.
- Other duties as assigned

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Excellent Math Skills
- Interacting with shop floor personnel on a daily basis
- Good command of the English Language, verbal, reading and writing
- Ability to use computer including Microsoft and Manufacturing Execution software

**Background and Experience**:

- Previous experience working in a similar role in a pharmaceutical packaging environment

**Problem Solving**:

- Problems that may arise, shall be discussed with the line leader and / or the Packaging Supervisor prior to proceeding with corrective actions.

**Working Conditions**:

- Manual functions require good hand / eye co-ordination.
- A requirement to be sitting, standing, lifting and walking throughout the day.
- Unless pre-arranged the position of the line operator is considered to be a “rotational shift” based on 37.5 hours per week
- Overtime will be required. This may be additional time during the workweek and / or weekends.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

This position is open to applicants legally authorized to work in Canada.

**Taro Pharmaceuticals** embraces diversity in the workplace and is committed to achieving employment equity.

Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We ensure that our recruitment practices are supportive of this commitment and do not infringe on any characteristics protected by law.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Taro Pharmaceuticals will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

NOTE: All employment is conditional upon the completing and obtaining of a satisfactory background check which may include educational, employment, references and criminal records (for which a pardon has not been granted) checks.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brampton, ON L6T 1C1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Shift availability:

- Night Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person