Sr Packaging/Labeling Technician - 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Sr Packaging/Labeling Technician performs routine tasks, operates equipment, and troubleshoots automated syringe inspection and packaging processes in support of the production plan. The role operates on a second-shift schedule, listed as Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with a 10% shift differential. Hours or start times may change due to business and production needs, and occasional weekend overtime is required. The position requires compliance with cGMPs, SOPs, site health, safety, and environmental policies, and local HSE regulations. Work activities are performed mostly while standing and require PPE such as safety glasses, gowns, gloves, lab coats, or ear plugs. The stated pay range is $25.00 to $27.00, with a separate estimated New Jersey hourly range of $22.96 to $34.45. The role may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus. The employer describes a total rewards package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid time off and holidays; paid parental leave; insurance and disability coverage; retirement and savings programs; an employee stock purchase plan; commuter benefits; tuition reimbursement; employee assistance and family support programs; and career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of experience in warehousing or a manufacturing environment, and in GMP or a related field.
- Ability to stand for intervals of several hours at a time.
- Ability to bend, squat, and reach.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull varying amounts of weight.
- Ability to pass the required visual acuity test, with corrective lenses if needed.
- Flexible work schedule to accommodate different start times or additional hours based on production demands and personnel availability.
- Occasional weekend overtime is required.
- Must use required PPE and comply with applicable safety and environmental requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related discipline.
- Prior mechanical experience and/or experience as a Packaging Operator in the pharmaceutical or medical device industries.
- Engineering background.
- Experience with automated inspection and/or packaging equipment.
- Syringe or vial experience.
- Manufacturing experience in a GMP environment.
- Production-line experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
Responsibilities
- Operate and troubleshoot high-speed automated inspection and packaging equipment, including syringe inspection equipment, syringe assembly machines, thermoformers, cartoners, case palletizers, serialization equipment, and pallet-wrapping equipment.
- Load syringes onto automated inspection equipment and replenish packaging materials such as inserts, labels, cartons, lidding rolls, base film rolls, and shippers.
- Participate in line changeovers and work to minimize downtime and maximize OEE.
- Follow cGMPs and SOPs at all times.
- Perform routine quality and safety inspection walk-throughs of production areas.
- Perform scheduled equipment and packaging-room cleanings.
- Witness routine unit-operation tasks for batch records and maintain associated operational documentation.
- Assist with formal CAPAs and NCRs as needed.
- Adhere to the production schedule and provide overtime and weekend support when needed.
- Identify issues, troubleshoot, propose solutions, and keep management informed while performing routine assignments under supervision.
- Support site HSE policies, complete required HSE training, report accidents and incidents, support investigations, and ensure timely closure of departmental HSE actions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Performance-related bonus where eligible and variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance, in accordance with company policy.
- Annual merit performance-based increase.
- Medical benefits and a choice of national medical plans.
- Dental insurance and a national dental plan.
- Vision insurance and a national vision plan.
- Paid time off, including at least 120 hours annually.
- Ten paid holidays annually.
- Paid parental leave, including bonding and caregiver leave.
- Accident and life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan and other retirement and savings programs.
- Employee stock purchase plan offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
- Commuter benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee assistance and family support programs.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
