Operations Technician I (Monday-Friday 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM) at Nephron Pharmaceuticals – West Columbia, South Carolina

Job Purpose:

Secondary Packaging’s main objective is to place primary packaged products into outer packaging that provides additional protection for distribution and retail. The secondary packaging process ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient transport of the pharmaceutical products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Operate the Secondary Packaging equipment and determine trends (i.e. vials per minute and pallets packaged per shift).

· Responsible for changeovers and end of lot procedures.

· Responsible for documenting in the MBR.

· Responsible for operating and repairing minor problems with Secondary Packaging equipment.

· Responsible for clearing machine jams and minor adjustments.

· Perform line clearances, machine challenges, exhibits, and startup checklist.

· Perform cleaning, vacuuming, and other housekeeping duties to maintain a high level of cleanliness of the Secondary Packaging lines.

· Be trained on, and able to clear minor problems on all packaging lines.

· Be familiar with Autoclave process.

· Be familiar with Laser Guided Vehicles (LGVs) and know how to clear faults.

· Monitor waste and make adjustments to product placement as needed. Be able to maintain pouch appearance accordingly.

· Verify lot number and expiration dates are correct. Ensure labeling is neat and correctly placed on all products.

· Follow the instructions of the paper Master Batch Record or the Electronic Batch Record.

· Read and understand all Standard Operating Procedures for the tasks you are performing.

· Perform additional work duties or responsibilities as evident or required.

Supplemental Functions:

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Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalency is required. Prefer 1yr of manufacturing or pharmaceutical experience but not required.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Position requires lifting (up to 50lbs), bending, climbing, reaching, good vision, standing, sitting, walking, gripping, talking, and hearing.