Packaging Technician

We are looking for Packaging Technician for our client in Wilson, NC.

Job Title: Packaging Technician

Job Location: Wilson, NC

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $18.34hr - $23.34hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of pharmaceutical, packaging industry experience preferred; 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.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to write and record data legibly and accurately in accordance with cGMP regulations.
• Ability to work a 10.5-hour per day, 4-day work week (Monday Thursday), totaling 40 hours per week, with overtime as required.

Responsibilities:

• Follow Master Batch Records for the packaging of controlled, oral solid dose (OSD) and other dosage forms when required.
• Safely and in compliance with batch records and SOPs, set up, operate, and clean packaging equipment.
• Perform in-process testing and inspections.
• Clean and sanitize packaging equipment, parts, components, and rooms.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation following good documentation practices in accordance with GMP.
• Process labeling and components correctly; transferring, counting, FIFO, returns, etc. during packaging processes.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work overtime as required.
• Achieve a standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes while maintaining compliance with policies and all regulatory requirements.
• Work effectively with others to achieve goals, build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Collect, organize and analyze data to recognize and solve a variety of problems.
• Embrace and support Operational Excellence Culture and Initiatives.

Nice to Have:

• Preferred experience in oral solid dose (OSD) pharmaceuticals Packaging with Serialization.

Skills:

• Mathematical computations.
• Metric System of Measurement.
• cGMP.
• SOPs.
• FDA guidelines.
• DEA guidelines.
• Oral Solid Dose (OSD).
• Serialization.
• In-process testing.
• Equipment cleaning and assembly.
• Operational Excellence.

Qualification And Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements(Due to nature of job, The candidate must have):

• Ability to occasionally move/traverse, ascend/descend step ladders, stairs, and/or platforms.
• Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator).
• Ability to occasionally transport materials using manual and power assisted vehicles including manually pushing and pulling drums, totes, boxes, and pallets.
• Ability to lift and maneuver empty drums weighing up to 40 lbs up to five times per day.
• Ability to push and maneuver drums containing product weighing up to 275 lbs up to five times per day.
• Ability to visually inspect tablets and capsules for color consistency, shape, and surface defects as part of GMP requirements.
• Ability to perform cleaning and assembly/disassembly on production equipment which may require pulling, pushing, or twisting to remove equipment shields, parts, and panels.
• Ability to lift equipment and parts weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities