Packaging Technician 5- 3rd shift

Pfizer • Kalamazoo, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in math and reading skills for understanding Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (also cGMP), and Batch Record comprehension
• Ability to follow instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form
• Capability to perform tasks under demanding conditions
• Basic computer skills for data entry and equipment operation
• Considerable standing. Walking, bending reaching and lifting up to 42 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination is required.
• This position requires the manual packaging of products.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Familiarity with automated packaging equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity

Responsibilities

• Supporting development and execution of Capital Projects, corrective actions, and continuous improvement ideas.
• Perform all tasks in strict compliance with operating procedures, best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Dependable – Follows unit / area / plant requirements and guidelines.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors within the unit, taking ownership and accountability of the production schedule, product quality, and leading by example.
• Willing to assist other production units in order to meet unit / site goals.
• Perform a variety of miscellaneous tasks in support of the Kalamazoo Site objectives.
• Demonstrating growth mindset to share best practices and utilize downtime effectively.
• Completing and maintaining all required training on time, to maintain training at or above Site Goal
• Perform all operating duties as required by operating unit.
• Operate selected production process equipment.
• Assist or perform setup of selected equipment with guidance from leadership.
• Perform Line clearances and cleaning.
• Perform necessary process checks including, but not limited to, package checks, hourly audits, etc.
• Perform equipment and facility compliance assessments.
• Consistently displays Pfizer Core Value behaviors in accordance with Pfizer Core Competencies: Seizes accountability; grows self; change agile; self-awareness; commits to one Pfizer; peer relationships.
• Train and mentor new colleagues and TCW’s.
• Provide feedback to leadership regarding issues and errors with GMP documentation.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies.
• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

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