Pharmaceutical Folder Technician

Overview

Job Summary:

RLG Healthcare, a division of Resource Label Group, LLC, leads the way in providing innovative packaging solutions to the Healthcare market. RLG Healthcare provides a one-stop shop for all pharmaceutical packaging needs including labels, folding cartons and boxes, inserts, outserts, IFUs and DFUs, Med Guides, and physician support literature. Our industry-best lead times are made possible by our coast-to-coast manufacturing footprint and our dedicated team of packaging specialists with a passion for quality and service.

As Resource Label Group continues to grow, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team! Every person in our company contributes to our success. We offer an employee centric, collaborative culture that is technology driven and focused on delivering valuable, creative solutions. Our core values embody the way we interact with each other just as it influences the way we interact with clients.

The Pharmaceutical Folder Technician is responsible for the operation of folder machines, the inspection of finished products, and packaging of product prior to shipping. This role reports to the Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Set up folder machines with 100% accuracy for jobs consisting of RtAs and straight fold patterns, and large format RtAs including capserts
• Adjust, clean, and repair glue systems
• Perform advanced machine maintenance such as station 2 roller changes, knifebox repair, gear changes, belt replacements, etc.
• Demonstrate a 95% success rate in troubleshooting folder machine issues
• Perform consistent preventative maintenance on folder machines
• Fold and tape chipboard trays
• Maintain consistent product inspection
• Package product according to customer requirements
• Enter data into computer terminals to allow accurate inventory tracking
• Complete required paperwork including machine documentation
• Load paper onto folder equipment and prepare basic start up functions
• Clear paper jams out of machine following proper safety protocols
• Perform shrink-wrap functions
• Capable of running production on multi-pack machine
• Demonstrate full versatility of flat pack jobs, hand counting, and pad jobs
• Clean glue heads
• Clear paper jams out of machine following proper safety protocols
• Keep work area clean and maintained
• Adhere to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s).
• Successfully run and maintain production, on any folder machine, independently. Assist in the training and development of operators and new folder technicians
• Assist operators in diagnosing problems and concerns with folding operations

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read a precision ruler to 1/64”
• Experience operating and maintaining Vijuk folders
• Must be able to communicate, orally and in writing, in the English language
• Must be able to use hands and fingers in continuous and repetitive motions
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds, and to pull 1,800 pounds with the use of a manual pallet jack
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience as a Bindery Operator
• Basic knowledge of common power tools and hand tools
• Basic knowledge of mechanical maintenance
• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a Bindery Technician

Why work with us? Take a look at all we have to offer!

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive and Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
• Additional Benefits – Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage Plans
• Excellent 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution
• We pride ourselves in investing in our employees by offering onsite training and the ability to have unlimited growth potential within our organization
• We believe in rewarding our employees with performance-based salary increases