Operator I - Packaging Machine

Cencora•Columbus, KY

1d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

This role is in support of American Health Packaging, a Cencora business offering pharma packaging services in the US. The Operator I - Packaging Machine is responsible for verifying and preparing repackaging materials and equipment, setting up and operating packaging machinery, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring product quality and adherence to all cGMPs, safety regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures. This position also involves maintaining good housekeeping, participating in training, continuous improvement activities, and collaborating with team members and supporting departments like quality and maintenance.

Requirements

Requires completion of a high school diploma OR GED
Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
Ability to read, write and understand the English language for the purpose of reading documents, product labels and instructions. Must have good written skills for the purpose of accurately completing compliance documentation for production runs.
Must possess basic mathematical skills.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others and work in a team based environment.
Strong organizational skills; detail oriented.
Ability to use good judgment in order to carry out detailed instructions.
Basic problem solving capabilities for the purpose of troubleshooting issues in the production environment.
Ability to work overtime when needed

Responsibilities

Verify and prepare repackaging material and equipment for production run
Responsible for packaging machine set up/ changeovers for production runs. This includes following work instructions for equipment set up/ changeovers and following all work standards and SOPs
Responsible for operating packaging equipment, including troubleshooting and making adjustments in accordance with work standards. Responsible for following escalation protocol in a timely manner when troubleshooting efforts fail.
Responsible for repackaging raw material into finished product that are within packaging specifications and meet all quality standards.
Responsible for working alongside of maintenance when escalation to maintenance support is needed for a mechanical issue
Responsible for production room and equipment cleans/sanitation
Has a thorough understanding of batch record information and using basic mathematical skills, records and prepares accurate and complete information.
Responsible for being actively engaged in all technical training, as well as compliance and other training required as a member of the operations team.
Adheres to all cGMPs, safety regulations and Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintains good housekeeping throughout the shift in the work areas.
Works as a team member with other members of the AHP operations team to meet and/or exceed quality and production goals.
Responsible for being an active participant in continuous improvement activities to promote improved efficiency and effectiveness of the production line.
Work in partnership with supporting areas, such as quality to resolve issues that prevent the operations from achieving its goals.
Performs related duties as assigned.