Packaging Technician I/II 1st Shift

Grifols is a global healthcare company founded in Barcelona in 1909, dedicated to improving health and well-being worldwide. Our four divisions—Bioscience, Diagnostic, Hospital, and Bio Supplies—develop, produce, and market innovative medicines, solutions, and services in over 100 countries and regions.

About the role

The Packaging Technician 1 & 2 is responsible for detecting and identifying defect trends during the inspection of manufactured products. This includes accurately inspecting and selecting product samples for routine and non-routine quality and stability testing, performing labeling activities, and verifying product and diluent vial labeling for accuracy in the packaging of biological products.

Responsibilities

• Perform paced inspections of final container products for multiple categories of defects.
• Document job tasks on the Batch Production Record (BPR), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents, or other acceptable forms.
• Perform housekeeping tasks and maintain department cleanliness.
• Adhere to all company safety and cGMP policies and practices.
• Meet and maintain visual inspection recertification requirements through knowledge of the PDA Lexicon for glass defects and in-house training standards.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot various packaging equipment.
• Manually package products and inspect pre-packaged products for defects.
• Conduct accurate counts of pre- and post-packaged products.
• Load and offload products from cages, carts, and boxes.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.

Packaging Technician 2 additional responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform changeovers for packaging equipment.
• Set up and operate packaging equipment, including serialization equipment, vial labelers, cartoners, and shrink-banding machines.
• Deliver samples to various Quality Laboratories for required testing.
• Operate a computer to review and enter data into systems such as LIMS and SAP.
• Possess and maintain knowledge of product specifications to ensure correct components are used.
• Evaluate and document the cause of rejected labeling according to SOPs.
• Set up and operate multiple label verification vision systems on vial labelers and cartoners.
• Conduct periodic challenges for packaging systems.

Requirements

Packaging Technician 1:

• High School Diploma.
• Packaging Operator/Inspector experience preferred.

Packaging Technician 2:

• High School Diploma.
• 1-year Packaging Inspector/Label Verification Technician experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment.

Skills

• Able to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Must pass annual vision testing for near vision and color blindness.
• Must pass initial visual inspection certification within 90 days of hire.
• Able to identify product defects in accordance with the PDA Lexicon for glass defects and other applicable SOPs.
• Capable of maintaining continuous and concentrated focus on assigned tasks during packaging activities.
• Able to communicate information and ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Frequently performs routine tasks following written or oral instructions.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with rotating shifts.
• Exposure to biological fluids, chemicals, electrical equipment, hand tools, and moving machinery.
• Exposure to high noise levels and extreme cold (below 32°F).
• Personal protective equipment required, including protective eyewear, safety shoes, gloves, and garments.
• Occasionally enters confined spaces requiring squatting, kneeling, or climbing.
• Work is performed standing for 6-8 hours per day with frequent walking.
• Frequent hand movements for 4-6 hours at a time, requiring precise and coordinated finger movements.
• Light lifting (up to 15 lbs.) for 6-8 hours per day; moderate lifting (15-44 lbs.) for 4-6 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 45 lbs.
• Occasional bending, twisting, and reaching above/below shoulder height.
• Frequent foot movements.
• Hearing acuity, color perception, and vision correctable to 20/30 in one eye and 20/100 in the other are essential.

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

Location: Clayton, NC, USA