Packaging Operator

Job Description: To stage, fill, cap, label, and over pack liquid, powder, and lyophilized products per approved packaging specifications and according to safety and quality protocols. Complete appropriate packaging documentation per FDA, ISO, and GMP procedures and deliver products to inventory.

Job Functions:

Fill, cap, and label chemical products

- Use electronic balances to properly weigh materials.

- Manually fill liquids or powders

- Set up and utilize semi-automated equipment to fill liquids or powders

- Perform routine cleaning to semi-automated equipment

- Perform fills in environmentally controlled areas

- Fill hazardous products

- Utilize pumps to transfer bulk solutions.

- Filter bulk materials using pumps and in-line filters or vacuum filters

- Manually torque caps with wrenches

- Set up and operate semi-automated cappers

- Hand label as necessary

- Set up and operate automated labelers

- Assist with loading bottles and pack-off during fill line operations

- Pack kits according to procedures.

- Use material handling equipment safely to transport materials throughout the building.

- Clean laboratory glassware and batch tanks. Follow all quality and safety procedures. Support quality systems

- Follow safety procedures at all times

- Don, doff, use, and clean PPE

- Follow Good Documentation Practices

- Document all equipment used and verify calibration status

- Be familiar with hazards common to assigned work and take action to correct unsafe situations

- Participate in required safety activities such as training sessions, meetings, and documentation

- Develop and assist in the implementation of process improvement ideas

- Comply with the requirements of ISO 13485 and ISO 9001

- Participate in 6S activities

- Maintain good housekeeping and audit readiness

Education - Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Work Experience

- At least 3 months chemical weighing, related laboratory, filling or packaging experience is

preferred.

- Minimum of 3 months experience in ISO/GMP regulated environment is desirable.

Job specific Competencies & Skills

- Basic math-including metrics and conversions

- Basic computer skills

- Knowledge of safety rules, GMP, SOP’s, UOP’s

- Hand-eye coordination

- Good written and oral communication skills

- Legible handwriting

- Strong mechanical aptitude

- Good interpersonal skills

- Ability to problem solve

- Ability to use hand tools

- Able to occasionally lift 50 lbs.

Additional Local Needs:

Extended periods of standing and repetitive movements. Working with and in proximity of hazardous chemicals and human source materials.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is exposed to fumes or airborne particles and reactive, toxic or caustic conditions. The employee occasionally is

exposed to extreme, non-weather related cold and heat, wet humid conditions, and vibration.

The employee may work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, reach above the shoulders, use feet to operate equipment and stoop, kneel, twist, crouch or crawl.

The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle materials and operate tools and equipment and stand.

The employee may be required to wear an air helmet, mask, safety shoes, apron rubber and Tyvek suits, protect gloves, and safety glasses and goggles while performing in this position.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 lbs.

Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20