Packaging Technician

Overview

Use Your Power for Purpose

Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need.

In this role, you will:

• Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables, working effectively as a team member and coordinating with others.

• Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results.

• Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope, sequence, and complexity within the agreed timeframe.

• Identify and solve moderately routine problems.

• Complete assignments with moderate supervision using established procedures, referring deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor.

• Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.

• Operate assembly and packaging equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures and Batch Records, ensuring equipment is operational post-maintenance with accurate and complete maintenance logs.

• Monitor, evaluate, and adjust processes or packaging equipment to enhance quality and efficiency, performing calculations for percent accountabilities, reconciling numerical values, and executing all manual packaging and inspection duties as required by the operating unit.

Packaging Technicians are responsible for the operation of manufacturing production lines. Work is performed in strict compliance with manufacturing standards (SOPs) and following all regulatory requirements (i.e., GMPs & OSHA). This job includes the following functions:

• Supporting development and execution of Capital Projects, corrective actions, and continuous improvement ideas.

• Perform all tasks in strict compliance with operating procedures, best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Dependable - Follows unit / area / plant requirements and guidelines.

• Demonstrate leadership behaviors within the unit, taking ownership and accountability of the production schedule, product quality, and leading by example.

• Willing to assist other production units in order to meet unit / site goals.

• Perform a variety of miscellaneous tasks in support of the Kalamazoo Site objectives.

• Demonstrating growth mindset to share best practices and utilize downtime effectively.

• Completing and maintaining all required training on time, to maintain training at or above Site Goal

• Perform all operating duties as required by operating unit.

• Operate selected production process equipment.

• Assist or perform setup of selected equipment with guidance from leadership.

• Perform Line clearances and cleaning.

• Perform necessary process checks including, but not limited to, package checks, hourly audits, etc.

• Perform equipment and facility compliance assessments.

• Consistently displays Pfizer Core Value behaviors in accordance with Pfizer
  
  Core Competencies:
  
  Seizes accountability; grows self; change agile; self-awareness; commits to one Pfizer; peer relationships.

• Train and mentor new colleagues and TCW's.

• Provide feedback to leadership regarding issues and errors with GMP documentation.

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience

• Proficiency in math and reading skills for understanding Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (also cGMP), and Batch Record comprehension

• Ability to follow instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form

• Capability to perform tasks under demanding conditions

• Basic computer skills for data entry and equipment operations

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Familiarity with automated packaging equipment

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity

• Mechanical experience / knowledge

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands:

Considerable standing. Walking, bending reaching and lifting up to 42 pounds.

Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination is required.

This position requires the manual packaging of products.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Positions can be staffed across all three shifts based on business needs. Weekend, holiday, and overtime may be required to meet business or customer needs.

Work Location Assignment:
On Premise

The salary for this position ranges from $21.78 to $36.30 per hour. In addition, this position…