Pharmaceutical Technician, Packaging, 2nd Shift (M-Th: 4:00 - 2:30am)

• Safely and in compliance with batch records and standard operating procedures, perform hands-on set-up (assembly/disassembly), operation, repair, adjustment, and cleaning of production equipment.
• Follow Master Batch Records for the manufacture of controlled, oral solid dose (OSD) and other dosage forms when required.
• Perform assigned production tasks to ensure timely completion of orders. Record all operations in batch records, logbooks, and other controlled documents.
• Prepare, verify, and load raw materials, blends, and ensure bulk product accountability throughout packaging processes.
• Perform in-process inspection and testing for incoming, dispensed materials and packaged products ensuring compliance with established procedures.
• Set-up, verify, level, challenge, and operate scales, balances, and other types of measurement tools.
• Identify, report, and resolve quality or machine efficiency issues.
• Clean and sanitize packaging suites including walls, floors, and ceilings per SOPs.
• Process labeling and components correctly; transferring, counting, FIFO, returns, etc. during packaging processes.
• Actively participate in Production team and Site communication meetings.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work overtime as required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one - five years of pharmaceutical industry experience or an equivalent combination of education, demonstrated mechanical skill, and experience in a similar industry.

• General ability to perform basic to complex mathematical computations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Understanding of the Metric System of Measurement.
• Experience in oral solid dose (OSD) pharmaceuticals- Prior experience in one or more of the following area: Packaging

• Quality/Compliance: Achieve a standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes while maintaining compliance with policies and all regulatory requirements.
• Communication: Clear, accurate, effective, and timely written and verbal communication. Strong attention to detail and ability to write and record data legibly and accurately in accordance with cGMP regulations.
• Teamwork/Collaboration: Work effectively with others to achieve goals, and build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

• Critical thinking/problem solving: General ability to collect, organize and analyze data. Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Initiative: Ability to take ownership of work, doing what is needed without being asked and appropriate follow-through.
• Adaptability: Being receptive to feedback, willingness to learn, and open to continuous improvement.
• Operational Excellence: Embrace and support Operational Excellence Culture and Initiatives.
• Accountability: Demonstrate ambition and discipline to achieve organizational and career goals

• Availability: Ability to work a 10.5 hour per day/4-day work week, Monday - Thursday with overtime as required.

• Occasionally move/traverse, ascend/descend step ladders, stairs, and/or platforms.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator).
• Occasionally, transport materials using manual, and power assisted vehicles including manually pushing and pulling drums, totes, boxes, and pallets.
• Operate of industrial hose (water) and physical exertion (repetitive wiping, rubbing and scrubbing) to clean equipment and room surfaces.
• Lift and maneuver empty drums; push and maneuver drums containing product.
• Perform cleaning and assembly/disassembly on production equipment which may require pulling, pushing, or twisting to remove equipment shields, parts and panels. Equipment and parts may weigh up to 50 pounds.

Purdue Pharma