Packaging Technician Lead

About the role

This position is a temporary to potential hire opportunity, based on company needs and successful performance. Located in Monmouth Junction, NJ, Tris has immediate openings for (2) Packaging Technician Leads for 2nd SHIFT.

Responsibilities

• Supports and assists in the packaging of pharmaceutical products according to SOPs, cGMPs, FDA standards and batch record specifications
• Operates various types of Packaging equipment including, but not limited to: fillers, cappers, labelers, cartoners, bundlers, shrink wrappers, etc. to ensure efficient packaging of goods
• Assists in set up, change over and test runs of equipment for various sized batches and various products, as needed
• Collaborates with other production staff and departments
• Accurately and consistently completes and documents batch records and other required paperwork
• Precisely follows work orders and specifications
• Adheres to all plant safety policies and procedures
• Maintains a presence on the packaging floor at all times, Trains new employees and mentors lower-level technicians, as appropriate
• May assist with the development and writing of SOPs and investigation reports and contributes to the circulation of the documents under approved procedures
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
• Works extra hours or weekends as required by management to meet the demands of the schedule

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability and willingness to learn manufacturing procedures and federal regulations pertaining to manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety and environmental policies, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, etc.
• Strong record keeping skills/ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication and skills

Minimum education and years of relevant work experience

• High school diploma or equivalent AND minimum 5 years experience working in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology cGMP regulated environment.

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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication and skills

Special knowledge or skills needed and/or licenses or certificates preferred

• Solid dose manufacturing experience
• Associates degree or some college coursework

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

Additional benefits

• In addition to base salary, full-time employees (does not pertain to temporary 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 rate

The anticipated pay rate is $23-28/hour. There is an additional $1.50 per hour for the shift differential.

Benefits

• 401K with match
• Life insurance
• Paid Company Holidays
• PTO
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Employee Resource Groups

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tris Pharma, Inc. offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. To build and enhance our diverse workforce, we encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, LGBTQ, etc. Tris Pharma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the company

Founded in 2000, Tris Pharma, Inc. (www.trispharma.com) is the 3rd largest specialty pharmaceutical company in the United States. With our intense focus on the application of physical chemistry in biological systems, coupled with the requirements of manufacturing and market demands, we have grown our employee base over 250% in the past three years. Specifically, we are engaged in research, development, and manufacturing of both OTC and Rx branded products and specialty generic products. Our mission is to understand the science driving the delivery of drugs into the human body; develop and bring to market products that add value to our customers and patients and provide a benefit to our company, employees and society at large.