Packaging Technician II - 1st Shift (7:00am - 3:00pm)
- Employer
- Pfizer
- Location
- Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Start date
- Nov 17, 2021
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- Discipline
- Manufacturing & Production, Manufacturing/Mechanical, Supply Chain
- Required Education
- High School or equivalent
- Position Type
- Full time
Packaging Technicians are responsible for the operation of 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:
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
Perform all operating and packaging duties as required by operating unit.
Operate selected production process equipment.
Perform Line clearances and cleaning.
Perform necessary process checks including but not limited to, package checks, hourly audits, etc.
Consistently displays Own-It 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 TCWs
Provide feedback to leadership regarding issues and errors with GMP documentation.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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.
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.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma / general education degree (GED) plus
An associate degree, OR
Veteran/Military experience, OR
Six months of relevant work experience in a manufacturing or GMP facility (e.g. current or previous Pfizer colleague or contractor or similar)
Mechanical experience / knowledge preferred.
Overview: As an entry position, the colleague is expected to show progression towards all the items below and competency on a growing number of them as the duration in the role progresses.
EHS
Safety Orientation
LOTO
Unit safety audits and inspections
GMP
GMP record entries
Access to area specific gowning
Meets daily GMP requirements - with assistance
Maintains training requirements per Site and Unit Goals
Packaging Operations
Contributes to production output
Checks product quality
Accurate Handoffs
Conducts area audits - GMP/5S/Safety
Weekend Rotation (participation)
Perform line clean and clear activities prior to and following a production order
Assist with material handling, staging, etc. activities
Responsible for accuracy of batch record related documentation and batch record review
Complete LOTO, line logs, maintenance logs as needed
Other:
Performs work in professional, self-directed, responsible, and timely manner
Responsible for the direction of colleagues and TCWs while leading the work center / production line
Last Date to Apply for Job: November 30th
Eligible for Relocation Package: NO
Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: YES
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