Packaging Technician I​/II 1st Shift

Overview

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well‑being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma‑derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Packaging Technician 1 & 2 responsibilities: detect and identify defect trends during inspection of manufactured products, accurately inspect and select product samples for routine and non‑routine quality and stability testing, perform labeling activities, and verify product and diluent vial labeling used in the packaging of biological products for accuracy.

• Perform paced inspections of final container products for multiple categories of defects.
• Document job tasks as required on the Batch Production Record (BPR), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document or other acceptable form(s).
• Perform housekeeping tasks and maintain department housekeeping at an optimal level.
• Adhere to all company safety and cGMP policies and practices.
• Meet and maintain visual inspection recertification requirements through knowledge of the PDA Lexicon for glass defects and the in‑house training and certification standards.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot various packaging equipment.
• Manually package products and inspect packaged and pre‑packaged products for possible defects.
• Conduct an accurate count of pre and post‑packaged products.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Set up and operate multiple label verification vision systems on vial labelers and cartoners; operate multiple vial labelers, vial cartoners, shrink banding machines, and other equipment related to final container labeling.
• Conduct periodic challenges for the various packaging systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma (Packaging Operator/Inspector experience preferred for Tech 1).
• At least 1‑year Packaging Inspector/Label Verification Technician experience preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment for Tech 2.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and perform changeover for packaging equipment.
• Qualified to set up and operate packaging equipment such as serialization equipment, vial labelers, cartoners, shrink‑banding machines.
• Deliver samples to various Quality Laboratories for required testing.
• Operate a computer to review and/or enter data into a variety of systems including but not limited to LIMS and SAP.
• Possess and maintain knowledge of various product specifications to ensure correct components are used.
• Evaluate the cause of rejected labeling and document findings according to SOPs.
• Must pass annual vision testing for near vision and color blindness; must be able to pass initial visual inspection certification within 90 days of hire date.
• Identify product defects in accordance with the PDA Lexicon for glass defects and other applicable SOPs.
• Maintain continuous and concentrated focus on assigned tasks during packaging activities.

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids, chemicals, electrical equipment, hand tools, moving machinery, high noise levels, and extreme cold (below 32 °F). Requires protective eyewear, safety shoes, gloves, garments, and occasionally entry into confined spaces. Standing 6‑8 hours per day with frequent walking; frequent hand movement and manual dexterity required. Light lifting up to 15 lbs and moderate lifting up to 44 lbs for extended periods.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious practices and observances, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran, or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.

Employee Referral Bonus Eligible
* Third‑party agencies and recruiters must comply with Grifols' Agency Master Services Agreement and are only allowed to submit candidates for positions engaged by a Grifols recruiter.