Packaging Technician 5- 3rd Shift

Pfizer•Kalamazoo, MI

8h•$22 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Use Your Power for Purpose 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. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables, working effectively as a team member and coordinating with others. Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results. Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope, sequence, and complexity within the agreed timeframe. Identify and solve moderately routine problems. Complete assignments with moderate supervision using established procedures, referring deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor. Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards. Operate assembly and packaging equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures and Batch Records, ensuring equipment is operational post-maintenance with accurate and complete maintenance logs. Monitor, evaluate, and adjust processes or packaging equipment to enhance quality and efficiency, performing calculations for percent accountabilities, reconciling numerical values, and executing all manual packaging and inspection duties as required by the operating unit. Packaging Technicians are responsible for the operation of manufacturing production lines. Work is performed in strict compliance with manufacturing standards (SOPs) and following all regulatory requirements (i.e., GMPs & OSHA). This job includes the following functions: 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. Overview: As the entry level role in this career path, the colleague is expected to show progression towards all the items below and competency on a growing number of them as the duration in the role progresses. EHS LOTO / Safe work permits Unit safety audits and inspections GMP GMP record entries Access to area specific gowning Meets daily GMP requirements Maintains training requirements per Site and Unit Goals Production Operations Monitors production output Checks product quality Makes needed adjustments to ensure equipment is operating efficiently Accurate Handoffs SAP / PEPS / WPM Access, advanced knowledge with the ability to enter and edit data and train others Conducts area audits - GMP/5S/Safety Changeover and set up production lines based on standard work directions/settings/time targets (with assistance) Troubleshoot production lines (with assistance) in alignment with unit escalation process Weekend Rotation (participation) Verifies that line is clean and cleared prior to starting production order Actively participates in redlining / updating of SOPsand OJTs Perform material and finished goods reconciliation Responsible for accuracy of batch record related documentation and batch record review Equipment Functional testing (participation) Provide support to Operational Specialist and Process Engineer for new materials and equipment Proficient with Operator Care tasks and activities Coordinate with maintenance to complete repairs and develop solutions to equipment issues Ensure maintenance log is completed and accurate and that equipment is operational when returned after maintenance

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 operations

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
Mechanical experience / knowledge

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

comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments
Benefits offered include a 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, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

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