Packaging Technician

The Packaging Operator will be responsible for the operations, line setup, and clean-up of all equipment and areas within the Packaging Operations environment. This position will monitor the line to ensure continuous flow of materials to support the packaging plans. Specific activities include adherence to quality and safety procedures, as well as execution of work activities to meet daily packaging schedules and other business objectives such as improved yield and output efficiency. Please note that we are unable to sponsor applicants requiring work authorization or visas for the positions currently available. We kindly request that only candidates who already possess the legal right to work in the United States apply for consideration.

Responsibilities:

• Work under direct supervision to perform normal operating routines
• Perform packaging activities required to support packaging equipment running efficiently and within required timelines
• Perform visual inspection of product for 35 minute intervals with 35 minutes between inspection intervals
• Monitor and retrieve required material to ensure packaging is running efficiently
• Perform packaging line clean-up and assist with set-up activities per the GMP compliance standards
• Take a proactive approach to minimize equipment stoppage and idle time
• Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with applicable regulations, standard operating procedures and industry practice
• Adhere to all company Quality System policies and procedures as applicable for functional area
• Understand the daily packaging schedule, as well as monitor scrap levels and equipment performance. Address or escalate as required.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and AstraZeneca Environmental, Health and Safety standards.
• Communicate events that may affect packaging schedule in a timely manner.
• Ensure fulfilment of on the job training requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to work cross functionally with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Facilities, Engineering, Materials Management and other business units.
• Participate in all required and appropriate training.
• Ability to work shifts and overtime as required.
• Additional tasks as required

PLEASE NOTE : There are 3 separate shifts for this position, pay depending on experience and selected shift, with times listed below.

• 1st Shift: 7am-3:30pm (Mon-Fri) 5x8 hour shifts
• 2nd Shift: 3pm-11:30pm (Mon-Fri) 5x8 hour shifts
• 3rd Shift: 11pm-7:30am (Mon-Fri) 5x8 hour shifts

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