Packaging Technician

Packaging Technician

Sun Pharma

Job purpose

Cleaning and sanitizing packaging and compounding equipment and GMP working areas according to applicable SOPs. May also be required to conduct duties of a Technician II, by operating filling and packaging equipment in a safe manner while maintaining compliance with cGMP and SOP requirements. Will be required to perform changeover and basic troubleshooting of Banding and Case Packaging equipment.

Duties and responsibilities

Wash and sanitize miscellaneous and product contact parts for filling and compounding equipment. Clean and sanitize GMP areas according to applicable SOPs. Maintain miscellaneous and sanitization supplies. Complete all applicable GMP documentation such as cleaning and sanitizing records and logs. Assist with staging of components, raw materials and equipment parts. Assist custodial staff with cleaning of the premises if required. Perform equipment set up as assigned. Complete all GMP Documentation related to batch documentation correctly and in a timely manner. Complete all training assignments and maintain personal training records. Participate in Non-Conformance Investigations. Participate in Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) investigations. Participate in Internal, Customer and Regulatory Audits. Work with safety in mind with respect to all assigned tasks. Supply Packaging lines with components for packaging. Monitor and adjust fill weights throughout the operation ensuring minimal overfill. Perform line changeovers, set up and troubleshooting as assigned. Prepare detergent and sanitizing agents with the correct dilution factor. Sanitize filling rooms as per standard operating procedure. Participate in Line Clearance Processes both inside filling rooms and in packaging. Operate filling units and cartoners as required. Troubleshoot rapidly and effectively to ensure minimal line downtime. Assist with training of new hires. Ensure all established procedures followed to prevent contamination of the filling room, bulk products and equipment. Support line leader to ensure smooth operation and execution of Packaging Work Order (PWO). Assist Line Mechanics as required. Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibility (Only applicable to customer facing roles)

Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent is required. Experience in a pharmaceutical or related industry is preferred. Mechanical aptitude. Experience with general tools and packaging equipment including labelling, printers and manual material handling equipment is preferred. Candidates are required to be able to add, subtract, divide, multiply, calculate averages and percentages. Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal, reading and writing) in order to communicate effectively with operations personnel is required. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to use a computer including Microsoft, SAP and Manufacturing Execution Software (MES) is preferred. A working knowledge and understanding of SOPs required to be in compliance with cGMPs is preferred. WHMIS training is preferred.

• Working conditions

• Overtime will be required. This may be additional time during the work week and/or on weekends. Unless pre-arranged the position is considered to be a rotational shift based on 37.5 hours per week (bi-weekly rotational is only for continental shift). GMP garments required to be worn within the manufacturing environment.

• Physical requirements

• Ability to safely lift up to 20 lbs is required. Operate lifting devices such as drum lifters, pallet trucks (manual and motorized) and pallet wrappers is preferred. A significant time will be spent washing and sanitizing equipment resulting in exposure to water, cleaning agents and a high humidity environment. Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, squat and walk throughout the day.

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• About Us

• Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S. We are the eighth-largest generics pharmaceutical company in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market, with dermatology, ophthalmology, and oncology as key target segments.

• Our Values

• Sunology, a combination of Sun and Ideology, is the way of life at Sun Pharma. We practice humility, integrity, passion, and innovation.

• How We Work

• With people at our core, Sun Pharma has built an inclusive and collaborative work culture, where all employees are empowered to pursue their dreams and professional aspirations.

• Create Your Own Sunshine

• At Sun we empower our employees to be Better Everyday, Take Charge and Thrive Together.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness

• We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as health and wellness programs.

• Financial

• We provide a competitive 401(k) match program and financial wellness programs to support our employees’ short- and long-term financial goals.

• Life, Work and Family

• We provide work-life benefits that support our employees beyond their workday.