Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Packaging Operator - First Shift
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Fairfield, New Jersey, United States, 07004
Packaging Operator - First Shift
Together, we're on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It's a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world's leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization's Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we're always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with. The packaging operator is responsible for the set-up, operation, routine maintenance, and cleaning of Packaging Department's equipment in accordance with applicable cGMPs and SOPs. The packaging operator possesses all of the skills and competencies that are required and also has completed the necessary training. Monday-Fridays from 7am-3:30pm Essential Duties & Responsibilities Set up Packaging equipment and machinery in preparation for the shift Bottles are dumped from box (20 lb.) into bottle unscrambler daily as needed on continual basis. Powder bag (33 lbs.) or capsules/tablets bag (18-35 lbs.) is dumped into hopper daily on continual basis. Closures for bottles are dumped into cap hopper (30 lbs.) as needed on continual basis. Filled bottles are weighed and pushed onto capper and sealed by Sealer machine (automated). Sealed package of bottles (2.5-4 lbs.) is taken off line and put into shippers. Filled shippers (30-40 lbs.) are palletized on a power lifter then taken away with a hand/power jack to the warehouse for shipment. Dose wheel for powder line is installed and removed daily using a power lifter. The lower hopper is removed from Perry Filler (55 lbs.) once a week. Ensures required routine paperwork is completed in accordance with cGMPs. Completes log book entries; operation and cleaning in a timely efficient manner. Performs major equipment cleans. Ensures no foreign product remains on line, i.e. in hoppers, heavy machinery, parts or floors. Uses computer to review SOPs and to obtain training. Follows Teva's Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned or required by business needs. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered. Education/Certification/Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional: Incumbents in this class are subject to extended periods of standing, walking pushing and pulling, stooping, crouching, climbing and walking, occasional lifting of equipment or materials weighing up to 40 pounds. Not allergic to cephalosporins, chemicals or biosubstances found in laboratory or production facilities. We offer a competitive benefits package, including: Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls. Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan. Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays. Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance. Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible, Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more. Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Together, we're on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It's a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world's leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization's Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we're always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with. The packaging operator is responsible for the set-up, operation, routine maintenance, and cleaning of Packaging Department's equipment in accordance with applicable cGMPs and SOPs. The packaging operator possesses all of the skills and competencies that are required and also has completed the necessary training. Monday-Fridays from 7am-3:30pm Essential Duties & Responsibilities Set up Packaging equipment and machinery in preparation for the shift Bottles are dumped from box (20 lb.) into bottle unscrambler daily as needed on continual basis. Powder bag (33 lbs.) or capsules/tablets bag (18-35 lbs.) is dumped into hopper daily on continual basis. Closures for bottles are dumped into cap hopper (30 lbs.) as needed on continual basis. Filled bottles are weighed and pushed onto capper and sealed by Sealer machine (automated). Sealed package of bottles (2.5-4 lbs.) is taken off line and put into shippers. Filled shippers (30-40 lbs.) are palletized on a power lifter then taken away with a hand/power jack to the warehouse for shipment. Dose wheel for powder line is installed and removed daily using a power lifter. The lower hopper is removed from Perry Filler (55 lbs.) once a week. Ensures required routine paperwork is completed in accordance with cGMPs. Completes log book entries; operation and cleaning in a timely efficient manner. Performs major equipment cleans. Ensures no foreign product remains on line, i.e. in hoppers, heavy machinery, parts or floors. Uses computer to review SOPs and to obtain training. Follows Teva's Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned or required by business needs. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered. Education/Certification/Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional: Incumbents in this class are subject to extended periods of standing, walking pushing and pulling, stooping, crouching, climbing and walking, occasional lifting of equipment or materials weighing up to 40 pounds. Not allergic to cephalosporins, chemicals or biosubstances found in laboratory or production facilities. We offer a competitive benefits package, including: Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls. Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan. Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays. Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance. Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible, Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more. Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.