Packaging Operator

Be part of Cipla Pharmaceutical's expansion as we open up our new state of the art, automated Fall River, MA facility where we create lifesaving respiratory inhalers, saving the lives of millions.

Packaging Operator play a critical role, ensuring accuracy, compliance and consistency of the packaging process from start to finish.

Packaging Operators performs all functions relating to the packaging of Metered Dosage Inhalers; consistent with established Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), customer requirements and in conjunction with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understanding basics of mechanical machinery and principles of control systems.
• Operating pharmaceutical packaging equipment with minimum rejection and maximum output maintaining quality standard within standard norms.
• Cleaning machines and area as per batch to batch and product to product change over.
• Performing operations and preventative maintenance of machines.
• Identifying and assisting in the corrective actions of packaging related issues.
• Correcting status labelling at all stages of packing line with signature.
• Ensuring that appropriate equipment calibrations are performed, and records are maintained.
• Ensuring line clearance before initiating packaging activities in each area.
• Wearing appropriate PPE as stated in the SOP before initiating process.
• Working individually and in collaboration with others as part of a team.
• Executing procedures to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Completing documents on time, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Adhering to all cGMPs, compliance/regulatory mandates and quality requirements.
• Complying with company policies and procedures.
• Performing duties through the proper safe use of equipment, according to Health & Safety procedures and Equipment Manuals.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintaining 100% cGMP & Compliance during complete operation hours.
• Must follow the Departmental SOPs.
• Reporting all issues that arises to the department head or reporting manager.
• Performing daily maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Maintaining discipline in department.
• May be required to assist in the training of other employees in the department.
• Flexible to work extended hours, to achieve manufacturing schedule when needed.

Training and Safety

All employees must undergo various training activities at the start of their employment. New trainings and re-trainings will occur periodically. Employees must strictly adhere to all safety, health, and environmental guidelines at all times and ensure that all safety precautions are being taken during handling of machines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Accredited college certificate or university degree is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in packaging operations preferred.
• Proficient in the English language (Speaking/Reading/Writing) to understand work instructions and document results.
• Knowledge of fundamental cGMP and regulatory requirements in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical machinery and the operating principles of control systems.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in both independent and team environments.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety procedures, including, OSHA.
• Strong mathematical and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to do heavy lifting / bending frequently.
• Exert an amount of force continuously and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force rarely by utilizing a hand truck to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE is required.
• Individual may be required to wear respiratory devices that include but are not limited to: Air Purifying Respirators (APR) which include half-face and full-face negative pressure respirators, hooded powered air purifying respirators, or Supplied Air Respirators (SAR), which include hooded or full face supplied air respirators.

GLOBAL COMPANY

Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company, dedicated to high-quality, branded and generic medicines. We are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies. Over the last eight decades, we have strengthened our leadership in India’s pharmaceutical industry and fortified our promise of strengthening our global focus by consolidating and deepening our presence in the key markets of India, South Africa, the U.S., and other economies of the emerging world.

Cipla employs handpicked professionals not just for their knowledge and experience but for their zeal to make a difference to the world of healthcare. The company believes that our biggest assets are the employees who lead us to prosperity and growth in the future. Driven by the vision, none shall be denied, Cipla’s focus has always been on making affordable, world-class medicines with a reputation for uncompromising quality standards across the world.