Packing Operator

HR Recruiting Services•Trenton, NS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Packing Operator with bottle packing experience on Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. This role is critical to the seamless execution of solid-dosage manufacturing operations, with a primary focus on the packout of finished goods bottles and all associated cleaning activities. The individual will play a key part in maintaining compliance with cGMP standards, ensuring accurate documentation, and supporting quality assurance initiatives. Daily interaction with site support personnel is essential, as is the ability to independently manage tasks with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating, cleaning, and troubleshooting packaging equipment while adhering to all safety, quality, and procedural standards. This position demands a strong commitment to accuracy, consistency, and professionalism in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. Shift time – 15:00 to 23:30, 5 days a week. (3:00 PM -11:30 PM)

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Proven experience working in a regulated pharmaceutical solid-dosage manufacturing environment.
Ability to read, write, and understand documents in English.
Familiarity with cGMP principles and solid-dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
Demonstrated ability to set up, operate, clean, and troubleshoot packaging equipment.
Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.
Physical ability to stand for an entire eight-hour shift.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs (14 kg) without assistance.
Consistent personal hygiene practices aligned with cGMP standards.
Willingness and ability to wear all required PPE, including full and partial facepieces, per OSHA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences or pharmaceutical life science field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute all aspects of solid-dosage packaging operations, including packout of finished goods bottles.
Perform all cleaning activities in primary and secondary packaging areas in compliance with SOPs and good housekeeping practices.
Assist Packaging Management with scheduled and ad-hoc activities to ensure efficient operations.
Ensure all commercial and non-commercial packing tasks are completed on time and to specification.
Demonstrate proficiency in setup, operation, and cleaning of cGMP-compliant packaging equipment.
Participate actively in quality investigations as required.
Maintain thorough, accurate, and legible batch record documentation in English.
Adhere strictly to all approved Standard Operating Procedures, batch records, and safety protocols.
Use required PPE, including partial and full facepieces, as specified in batch records and OSHA guidelines.
Demonstrate competency in reading and applying documented SOPs through both action and written evaluation.