Packaging Mechanic

About the role

The Packaging Department at Tris Pharma, Inc. is expanding and is seeking Mechanics at various levels. Positions are available for 1st and 2nd shifts, with hours ranging from 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM (1st shift) and 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM (2nd shift).

Responsibilities

• Supports and assists the Packaging Department in ensuring efficient packaging of goods by performing packaging equipment maintenance including troubleshooting, repair, upgrade, preventive maintenance (PM), etc.
• Performs packaging line change overs and startups
• Affords assistance to Packaging Operations/Quality Assurance (QA) activities during the running of packaging lines
• Performs routine and complex work related to the troubleshooting, repair, and upgrade of all packaging equipment including but not limited to: fillers, cappers, labelers, cartoners, bundlers, shrink wrappers, etc.
• Responsible for performing PM, repair and continuous improvement of packaging equipment
• Affords support in performing root cause analysis on equipment failures to support investigations
• Ensures packaging equipment is operating safely at all times

Requirements

• Minimum education and years of relevant work experience required:
• Mechanic I: High School diploma or equivalent and minimum 3 years packaging mechanic experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Mechanic II: High School diploma or equivalent and minimum 5 years packaging mechanic experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Special knowledge or skills needed and/or licenses or certificates required:
• Working knowledge of manufacturing procedures and federal regulations pertaining to manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of good manufacturing systems and familiarity with regulatory and manufacturing SOPs and cGMPs
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety and environmental policies, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, etc.
• Hands on experience with repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of pharmaceutical packaging equipment (i.e., fillers, cappers, labelers, cartoners, bundlers, shrink wrappers, etc.)
• Basic PC skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members
• Analytical thinking with problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Ability and willingness to work additional hours as required by business needs

Qualifications

• Trade school or certification preferred

Physical requirements

• Manufacturing based position
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to stand for extended periods

Benefits

• In addition to base salary, full-time employees are also eligible for incentives, including, but not limited to: bonus eligible, medical, dental, vision, Rx insurance, 401K with match, life insurance, paid Company Holidays, PTO, Paid Volunteer Time and Employee Resource Groups.

Pay

Anticipated salary range: $73,000 – 85,000. Base salary to be offered is contingent on assessment of candidate’s education and experience level relative to requirements of the position and a review of related industry standards and internal equity.

Schedule

The Packaging Department works 10-hour days, Monday-Thursday, in our Monmouth Junction, NJ facility. Current open positions are for 1st & 2nd shifts.