Packaging and Labeling Technician

Core Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated assembly, filling, packaging, labeling, and related production activities according to approved instructions and established procedures.
• Review and follow batch paperwork, work instructions, drawings, and assembly instructions for assigned operations; seek guidance when requirements are unclear or unfamiliar.
• Accurately count, stage, and account for components and drug product before, during, and at completion of assigned work.
• Operate qualified stationary and/or hand-held packaging equipment and complete required equipment and room cleaning activities.
• Perform assigned in-process checks, inspections, and verifications within training and qualification scope; escalate defects, discrepancies, or unusual conditions.
• Complete required computer transactions, data entry, and documentation accurately and contemporaneously.
• Follow all cGMP, SOP, safety, PPE, and quality requirements and support line clearance, staging, and reconciliation activities as directed.
• Collaborate with peers, Room Leaders, Group Leaders, Quality, and Supervisors to complete work safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience required.

Experience

Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field. Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Basic understanding of packaging/labeling processes and the ability to apply acquired job skills to assigned tasks.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately follow written instructions.
• Attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to perform repetitive work accurately.
• Ability to learn new tasks with coaching and demonstrate proficiency through training and qualification.
• Basic computer skills for production systems and data entry.
• Effective teamwork, communication, reliability, and willingness to escalate issues appropriately.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to work in cleanrooms, cold rooms, and controlled environments ranging from -2 C to 8 C, as required.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and finger movements required for packaging operations.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds as required by the work assignment.
• Ability to bend, squat, reach, push, pull, grasp, and perform fine manipulation as required.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include filtering face masks, N95 masks, half-face masks, protective eyewear, and other site-required PPE.
• Must meet applicable visual acuity and color-vision requirements for inspection of pharmaceutical products, components, and labels in a cGMP environment.
• Flexibility to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.