Pharma Packaging Technician - 2nd shift 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Role Summary

Operate pharmaceutical packaging lines as part of a production team in Lincoln, NE. Run packaging equipment and perform related tasks while maintaining accurate and concurrent documentation. Maintain a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment, with good attendance. Hours: 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday 2:00pm–10:30pm; overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Record keeping and documentation: Maintain and complete accurate records (timecards, batch records, logbooks, etc.).
• Equipment: Operate assigned equipment (e.g., PLC-controlled packaging line, vision system); clean production equipment and facilities; set up/disassemble packaging equipment; operate specific in-process devices associated with the equipment; operate material handling devices (electric pallet jack, manual pallet jacks, hi-lifts); apply the metric system to assigned process calculations.
• SOPs / cGMPs: Follow all SOPs/cGMPs applicable to the area; apply proper housekeeping techniques; follow proper dress and secondary gowning policy.
• Safety: Practice good safety techniques in the manufacturing area, including lock-out/Tag-out procedures; read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs); properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required per SOPs (e.g., safety shoes, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hearing protection).
• Decision Making: Delegate questionable issues upward; follow directions written or oral; know when to stop the process for anomalies; learn to identify "out-of-spec" material.
• Process: Familiar with production/process flow; know proper staging and storage location for supplies and equipment; learn key terminology associated with Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
• Communications: Communicate effectively with peers and supervisor; apply appropriate communication techniques for teamwork.
• Personal Computer Skills: Perform PC tasks.

Qualifications

• Required: Language skills – able to read and interpret procedures.
• Required: Math skills – ability to apply general math skills.
• Required: Basic mechanical skills and experience with various hand tools.
• Preferred: Technical school certificate, or 1-2 yrs. college.
• Preferred: Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: Experience with vision systems and robotic fillers.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Windows-based PC applications.

Education

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

• Physical Position Requirements
  • Apply good lifting techniques.
  • Prolonged periods of standing.
  • Will be exposed to routine lifting of 20-40 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
  • Ability to move up and down stairs/ladders.
• Work Environment
  • Exposure to cleaning chemicals.
  • Exposure to product dust/particulate.
  • Exposure to loud noise.
  • Exposure to temperature variations.
  • Exposure to heights of up to 25 ft., e.g., tops of silos and blenders.