Packaging Operator I - 2nd Shift
Amneal
Summary
Packaging Operator I is an entry-level role within the packaging department, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of packaging equipment. This position ensures in-process products are packaged in accordance with the Packaging Batch Record, while strictly adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining full compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) throughout all operations.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Carries out packaging operations in strict compliance with cGMP, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), environmental and safety regulations, and other applicable guidelines. Consistently uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows all gowning and safety protocols.
- Handles the disposal of rejected products and packaging components in designated disposal areas, in accordance with company procedures and safety guidelines.
- Inspects and verifies bulk product and packaging components prior to their entry into the packaging room. Ensures the packaging line and room are clean, well-organized, and properly prepared for packaging operations.
- Maintains accurate logbook entries by recording relevant information before and after each batch operation.
- Performs in-process quality control checks during packaging operations and accurately documents the results in the Packaging Batch Record.
- Verifies the accuracy of scales and balances by performing weight checks and ensures all equipment is within calibration status prior to initiating packaging operations.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other functions as required or assigned.
- Complies with all company policies and standards.
- Flexible to work extended hours and weekends when required.
Qualifications
- High School or GED - Preferred
- Less than one year in Pharmaceutical Packaging/Manufacturing
- Knowledge of safety, cGMP and SOP
- This position requires successful completion of an OSHA-compliant Respirator Fit Test.
Requirements
- High School or GED preferred
- Less than one year in Pharmaceutical Packaging/Manufacturing
- Knowledge of safety, cGMP and SOP
- Successful completion of an OSHA-compliant Respirator Fit Test
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Insurance Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Well-Being Programs
Company overview
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: AMRX) is a leading American publicly traded pharmaceutical company headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Founded in 2002 by brothers Chirag and Chintu Patel, the company has grown to become one of the largest and fastest-growing generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in the United States. Amneal operates as an integrated pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing, and distributing generic, brand, and biosimilar products. With approximately 8,100 employees globally, the company maintains operations across North America, Asia, and Europe. Amneal's business is organized into three main segments: a robust U.S. generics business with over 250 product families, a growing specialty pharmaceuticals division focused on central nervous system disorders and endocrine conditions, and an expanding biosimilars portfolio. The company has established itself as a leader in complex dosage forms and difficult-to-manufacture products, with manufacturing capabilities spanning oral solids, injectables, ophthalmics, liquids, topicals, transdermals, and respiratory devices. Amneal's mission 'We make healthy possible' reflects its commitment to providing affordable access to essential medicines while maintaining high-quality standards across its global operations.