Packaging Technician I

TekWissen • Mount Prospect, IL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Technician I works in the Clinical Trials Division, which provides packaging and related services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers. The role labels, assembles, fills, and packages pharmaceutical products, including blistered and bottled products, using manual or automated processes. It also involves preparing and counting packaging components, ensuring quality and productivity requirements are met, and cleaning packaging rooms and machinery according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Principles (cGMPs). The position is onsite in Mount Prospect, Illinois, and is a 12-month temporary assignment. The stated schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; additional shift and weekend overtime may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Hand-eye coordination, manual and finger dexterity, attention to detail, and ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to learn new tasks with assistance from supervisors and fellow employees.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing, lifting, and bending.
• Ability to meet vision requirements, including color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required PPE certification, including applicable filtering face masks, PAPR, N-95 masks, half-face masks, and safety glasses.
• Ability and willingness to work in cold environments of -8°C and -20°C.
• Willingness to work 40 hours per week and additional shift and weekend overtime when required.
• Accurate counting and understanding of batch paperwork.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, occasionally without constant supervision.

Responsibilities

• Label, assemble, and package pharmaceutical products.
• Perform manual or automated filling and packaging of blistered and bottled pharmaceutical products.
• Accurately count and prepare packaging components to ensure accurate accountability before and after a job order.
• Ensure quality and productivity requirements are met.
• Clean packaging rooms and machinery in accordance with SOPs and current cGMPs.
• Apply Good Manufacturing Principles in all areas of responsibility, following regulations and working safely and efficiently.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED