Operator, Packaging

US Pharma Lab • North Brunswick Township, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Operator safely operates packaging equipment to package in-process products according to company standard operating procedures and packaging orders. The role includes setting up, operating, cleaning, and performing preventative maintenance on related equipment. Operators may operate multiple similar machines simultaneously and learn to operate a variety of equipment in packaging work rooms. The position is based in a manufacturing environment at 1300 Airport Road, North Brunswick, New Jersey, and reports to the Supervisor, Packaging.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent and/or at least one year of experience in bottle, blister, and other assorted tablet packaging.
• At least one year of work experience in the nutritionals, supplements, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.
• Ability to work in a team and assist others.
• Ability to follow written instructions precisely and perform basic math calculations.
• Knowledge of cGMP and OSHA standards.
• Mechanical aptitude to understand equipment operation.
• Ability to read and write basic English to understand regulated industry instruction sheets.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk on the production floor for at least eight hours per shift.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, squatting, short-distance walking, and lifting to waist height or above shoulder height; use hands to handle or operate objects and controls; occasionally work from a rolling ladder or step stool; lean over equipment; and kneel to clean beneath equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety shoes, lab coat, face mask, booties, gloves, safety glasses or goggles, and respirators.

Responsibilities

• Follow batch records, SOPs, and cGMP guidelines to meet product specifications and tolerances.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, GMPs, ethical business practices, and SOPs; complete and sign documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect products during operation and perform required sampling and testing to ensure applicable quality standards are met.
• Perform equipment start-up and shut-down duties at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Load and unload items into packaging machines and remove rejected packages for isolation as rejects or re-inspection.
• Execute packaging processes according to packaging records and work orders.
• Troubleshoot equipment and make appropriate adjustments to maintain packaging specifications.
• Dispose of rejected tablets and packaging components in the designated area.
• Clear equipment jams that do not require a mechanic.
• Dismantle and clean accessories and equipment and maintain a clean work area.
• Complete appropriate equipment and room logbooks.
• Handle products and components.
• Correctly document all steps on batch records.
• Maintain proper gowning and hygiene to protect product integrity.
• Work extended hours and occasional weekend overtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• Matched 401(k) savings plan.
• Potential premium pay, including overtime, shift differential, and holiday pay.
• Sick time.
• Up to 10 vacation days during the first year, increasing to 12 days starting in the second year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED