Packaging Technician I 2nd Shift 1

Grifols•Clayton, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Technician I inspects manufactured products to identify defects and trends, selects product samples for routine and non-routine quality and stability testing, and performs labeling activities to verify the accuracy of product and diluent vial labels used in packaging biological products. The role performs paced inspections of final-container products for multiple categories of defects, documents work in batch production records, standard operating procedures, or other approved forms, and maintains department housekeeping and compliance with company safety and cGMP practices. The technician must meet visual-inspection recertification requirements, including knowledge of the PDA Lexicon for glass defects and company training and certification standards. Additional packaging duties include setting up, operating, and troubleshooting packaging equipment; manually packaging products; inspecting packaged and pre-packaged products; counting products before and after packaging; and potentially loading or unloading products from cages, carts, and boxes or operating material-handling equipment. The posting also describes Packaging Technician II duties, including equipment changeovers and maintenance, sample delivery to quality laboratories, computer use for systems such as LIMS and SAP, and verification of correct packaging components. This position is based in a manufacturing environment and is listed for second shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The work involves potential exposure to biological fluids, infectious organisms, chemicals, machinery, noise, and extreme cold. Personal protective equipment is required. The job requires standing and walking for extended periods, frequent hand and foot movements, lifting and carrying loads, and occasional bending, twisting, reaching, or entering confined spaces.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent educational attainment (the posting specifies a high school diploma).
Able to work effectively as a member of a team.
Must pass annual near-vision and colorblindness testing.
Must pass initial visual-inspection certification within 90 days of hire.
Able to identify product defects according to the PDA Lexicon for glass defects and applicable SOPs.
Able to maintain continuous, concentrated focus during packaging activities.
For Packaging Technician II: one year of Packaging Inspector or Label Verification Technician experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment.
Able to meet the described physical demands, including extended standing and walking, frequent hand movements, and lifting and carrying loads up to 45 pounds.
Able to communicate information and ideas and understand spoken and written instructions.
Hearing acuity is essential; color discrimination and correctable near and far vision are required as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Packaging Operator or Inspector experience is preferred for Packaging Technician I.
Packaging Inspector or Label Verification Technician experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment is preferred for Packaging Technician II.

Responsibilities

Inspect final-container products at a paced rate for multiple categories of defects and identify defect trends.
Select and inspect product samples for routine and non-routine quality and stability testing.
Perform labeling activities and verify product and diluent vial labeling for accuracy.
Document tasks in Batch Production Records, Standard Operating Procedure documents, or other acceptable forms.
Perform housekeeping tasks and maintain department housekeeping at an optimal level.
Follow company safety and cGMP policies and practices.
Maintain visual inspection recertification requirements and meet applicable training and certification standards.
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot packaging equipment; manually package products; and inspect packaged and pre-packaged products for defects.
Accurately count products before and after packaging.
Potentially load and unload products from cages, carts, and boxes, and operate material-handling equipment such as pallet jacks or forklifts.
For the stated grade-adjustment duties, set up and operate label-verification vision systems, vial labelers, cartoners, shrink-banding machines, and related equipment, and conduct periodic system challenges.
For Packaging Technician II duties, troubleshoot, maintain, and perform changeovers on packaging equipment.
Deliver samples to quality laboratories for required testing.
Use a computer to review or enter data in systems including LIMS and SAP.
Maintain knowledge of product specifications and ensure correct components are used.
Evaluate causes of rejected labeling and document findings according to SOPs.