What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Operator (3rd Shift) position at External?
We are hiring a Packaging Operators on 3rd shift (Sunday through Thursday 10:30pm-6:30am) at our New Hope, MN location. Our Packaging Operators set up, process (packages) and clean equipment in either the Liquids/Semi Solids (LSS) or Oral Solid Dose (OSD) Filling/Packaging area. Good attention to detail and ensuring things are done correct the first time with the ability to execute efficiently and effectively to meet standards is key in this role. This individual will follow all regulations including FDA, DEA, MN OSHA, etc. as well as all operating procedures.
At Padagis our focus is on health care products that improve people’s lives. We are experts on extended topical products and are strategically investing to expand our #1 position in the extended topical category in the United States. Our team members, numbering more than 1,300 work in a dynamic environment where opportunity is built on a foundation of honesty and transparency. Join our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference.
Required qualifications:
- Requires completion of a high school diploma, General Education Development (GED) or equivalency
- Experience in production, packaging, or manufacturing
Physical requirements:
Must be able to:
- stand on concrete floors for extended periods of time
- lift up to 50 lbs frequently
- ascend and descend stepladders
- push or pull up to 900 pounds or equivalency utilizing a manual cart
- stoop, squat, and bend and frequently reach laterally, and overhead occasionally
- frequently grasp objects and possess sufficient visual and audio acuity to work safely and accurately in an industrial environment
Additional qualifications:
- Must possess basic math and reading comprehension skills and be able to read, speak and comprehend instructions in spoken and or written in English, including procedure documents and alphanumeric data
- Ability to follow standard work and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) along with the ability to focus deeply on tasks and maintain records
- Basic computer skills and the ability to navigate through computer-based training systems and use during daily work may be required
- Must be able to communicate effectively as a member of a work team
Preferred qualifications:
Experience in a pharmaceutical, Federal Drug Administration (FDA) controlled, or other controlled regulatory agencies, or current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) packaging or manufacturing environment
About Us:
At Padagis our focus is on health care products that improve people’s lives. We are a market-leading generic prescription pharmaceutical company that specializes in “extended topical” medications, like creams, foams, mousses, gels, liquids and inhalable products. It’s a great time to join our team because we have a high growth trajectory with now more than 1,300 employees across six locations in the United States and Israel. We’ve already established a successful track record of launching first-to-file and first-to-market generic pharmaceutical products that have helped to make prescription products more affordable for patients and reduce costs for the healthcare system. Our team members work in a dynamic environment where opportunity is built on a foundation of honesty and transparency. Please consider joining our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference.
What’s Next:
At Padagis a real recruiter AND the hiring manager will review your application, not just a bot. This means we pay special attention to each application submitted for the position. While it could take a couple of days for us to get back with you, please know that we appreciate you applying for the open position and ask that you monitor your email for updates.
