Packaging Operator wanted urgently: APPLY HERE
Job details
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description
Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
Primary Responsibilities:
Operates automated, semi-automated and hand packaging lines in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice.
Identify quality issues; engage in determining the root cause by using problem solving technics.
Effectively applies operational knowledge of all packaging equipment within assigned areas.
Allocates work packaging station to various members of the packing team.
Ensures the technical staff is called timeously to set-up machinery.
Records cGMP data in all necessary line logbooks & equipment logbooks.
Works within the Safety and Quality requirements.
Performs in – process checks timeously and accurately.
Performs line / area cleaning and removal of waste during batch change over.
Reconciles bulk and packaging components usage figures on the packaging Ticket.
Packs individual batches within pre-determined profit plan rate.
Responsible for reporting adverse experiences or events (AEs), adverse device events (ADEs), product quality complaints (PQCs) and other reportable information, customer feedback (CF), alleged counterfeiting, diversion, and tampering (CDT) that you become aware of to the Designated Point of Contact (DPOC)
Qualifications/ skills
Mechanically minded.
Knowledge of problem-solving technics.
Basic menu-driven main frame Computer literacy is essential
Good leadership skills.
Ability to interact in a team setting, able to adapt to constant changes.
Self-motivated with good command of English (verbal and written)
Be able to work as a supportive cross-functional team member
Good interpersonal skills.
Able to function under pressure.
Experience required
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging or related industry e.g., beverage, food, etc.
Involved in the production and manufacturing of API/pharmaceutical products who do not have supervisory/managerial responsibilities.
Is skilled in own unit area
Works within established procedures
Works with a moderate degree of supervision when required to deviate from standard operating procedures
Learns team effectiveness skills within the context of own team
Fully proficient in skills in one unit area
Applies knowledge and skills to complete assigned work within own unit area
Recognizes problems and uses existing procedures to assess solutions
Works on tasks to meet time frames set by others
Uses existing procedures to perform routine tasks; has limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.
Who we are…
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world’s most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for…
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit, and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Work Week
Shift:
1st – Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
Yes
Number of Openings: 1. Apply Now
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