Title:  Technician-I, Packaging ( Afternoon Shift )

General Summary:

Manufacture product as per customer and company requirements while working within a team environment. Responsible for sanitation, set-up and operation of all production equipment within the Packaging Department. Follows all cGMP’s, SOP’s and company policies/ regulations and remains aligned to Taro Pharmaceutical Inc.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate packaging lines and equipment (primary and secondary)
• Complete G.M.P. documents, such as the Packaging Work Orders
• Place packaged drug product into case shippers
• Perform manual functions on the line such as transferring product from one conveyor to the next, flip cartons into predefined configurations and supply the various magazines / hoppers with components.
• Ensure drum and lot changes are completed effectively and on-time with minimal bulk waste
• Perform roll changes of banding, sealing material and basic trouble shooting of equipment
• Perform “in process “checks during the packaging process
• Verify in-process test results, component lot # changes etc.
• Perform line clearance processes both inside primary filling rooms and secondary packaging areas
• Assist with the counting (reconciliation of components used for the packaging operation
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as washing floors, walls. Prepare detergent and sanitizing agents with the correct dilution factor
• Sanitize filling rooms as per standard operating procedure
• Wash and sanitize miscellaneous and product contact parts for filling and compounding equipment

• Maintain the wash up room in a clean and sanitary condition. Maintain miscellaneous and sanitization supplies

• Assist with staging of raw materials and equipment parts
• Complete G.M.P. documents right first time, for example cleaning & sanitization records, packaging work orders, non-stationary equipment logs etc. and enter data into appropriate applications (MES, Serialization)

• Complete all training assignments and maintain personal training records
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Mechanical aptitude combined with demonstrates curiosity and willingness to learn
• Adapts comfortably to rapidly changing circumstances, enjoying variety in their work
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, observing rules and how processes affect their work and quality attributes.
• Excellent math skills
• Excellent command of the English language combined with strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Computer literacy with applicable computer systems including Microsoft Office and manufacturing software

Background and Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a similar role within a pharmaceutical packaging environment.

Problem Solving:

• Problems that may arise, shall be discussed with the team leader and / or the Packaging Supervisor prior to proceeding with corrective actions.
• Able to resolve minor difficulties such as starting and stopping fillers, clearing “ jam – ups “.

Working Conditions:

• Manual functions require good hand / eye co-ordination.
• A requirement to be sitting, standing, lifting and walking throughout the day (up to 60lbs).
• Operate lifting devices such as drum lifters, pallet trucks and pallet wrappers.
• Overtime will be required. This may be additional time during the workweek and / or weekends.