Job Title: Packaging Operator

Job Description

Packaging Department – visually inspect and package pharmaceutical products.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs all duties related to inspection and packaging of Production Lots, including cleaning and upkeep of the inspection and packaging areas.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visually inspect product vials for defects, media-filled vials for evidence of contamination (turbidity), and packaging components for quality.

• Follow all cGMPs, complete data recording contemporaneously in associated BPRs/EBRs and inventory management systems.

• Assemble product and components for packaging operation according to production schedule, bill of materials (BOMs), or instruction from the assistant supervisor or supervisor.

• Perform associated inventory adjustments and material movements in inventory management systems.

• Setup packaging line and equipment. Safely operate equipment for conducting packaging operations and packaging component preparation operations. Distribute components, supplies, and product to packaging stations as needed to maintain packaging operations. Unload products from storage containers and examine for defects in container closure systems or product content. Check for correct lot information on product containers and components.

• Organize and remove product in and out of 2-8°C cold rooms.

• Secure and store all in-process products and components in their proper areas.

• Move skids, transit trays, hand trucks, and other containers of product, components, bottles, equipment, or other items as required for efficient operation of the department. Seal, stack, and secure cases of packaged product on skids for transport to the shipping department at the conclusion of packaging operations.

• Perform line clearances, count, and reconcile product and components. Perform all functions in a safe and cGMP compliant manner (i.e. recording information in log books and BPR/EBRs).

Hard Skills

• Visual inspection of product vials

• Knowledge of cGMPs

• Operation of packaging equipment

• Inventory management

• Quality control

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail

• Organizational skills

• Ability to follow instructions

• Teamwork

• Safety consciousness

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Berkeley, California.

Work Environment

Pharmaceutical packaging department, including 2-8°C cold rooms and storage areas.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.