Packaging Technician I/II 2nd Shift 1

Packaging Technician 1

• Detect and identify defect trends during the inspection of manufactured products.
• Accurately inspect and select product samples for both routine and non-routine quality and stability testing.
• Perform labeling activities and verify product and diluent vial labeling for accuracy.
• Document job tasks as required on the Batch Production Record (BPR), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document or other acceptable forms.
• Perform housekeeping tasks and maintain department housekeeping at an optimal level.
• 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 the in-house training and certification standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Packaging Technician 2

• Detect and identify defect trends during the inspection of manufactured products.
• Accurately inspect and select product samples for both routine and non-routine quality and stability testing.
• Perform labeling activities and verify product and diluent vial labeling for accuracy.
• Set-up, operate and troubleshoot various packaging equipment.
• Manually package products.
• Inspect packaged and pre-packaged products for possible defects.
• Conduct an accurate count of pre and post packaged products.
• May off load and load products from cages, carts, and boxes.
• May operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.

Requirements

• Packaging Technician 1: High School Diploma. Packaging Operator/Inspector experience preferred.
• Packaging Technician 2: 1-year Packaging Inspector/Label Verification Tech experience preferably obtained in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment.

Additional Duties

• Set-up and operate multiple label verification vision systems on vial labelers and cartoners.
• Set-up and operate multiple vial labelers, vial cartoners, shrink banding machines and other equipment related to final container labeling.
• Conduct periodic challenges for the various packaging systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Must pass annual vision testing for near vision and colorblindness.
• Able to identify product defects in accordance with the PDA Lexicon for glass defects and other applicable SOPs.
• Able to maintain continuous and concentrated focus on assigned tasks during packaging activities.