Location: Guayama, Puerto Rico
Pay Rate: $12.00 / Hourly
Shifts: 3rd shift (9:30 PM - 5:00 AM)  but must have full availability to work rotating shifts based on business needs. 

Purpose:

• The Packaging Operator I is accountable for executing and documenting the packaging operating steps on batches of products by utilizing the proper equipment and following instructions defined in applicable safety policies, procedures, and Batch Production Records in either electronic or paper format following current procedures, documentation practices and cGMPs. The operating steps include filling, metal detection, capping, sealing, labeling, cartoning, automatic inspection system, tray pack, wrapping, case packing, and palletizing.
• Technical functions include operate, cleaning, setup, changeover, adjustments, assist in preventive maintenance and minor repairs, material handling, packaging components verification, and return unused packaging components and bulk after process is finished.
• Responsible to supply components or bulk during packaging operations at all stations, request additional components if needed during the packaging process, prepare and process rejected packaging components and bulk material for destruction, as well as monitor packaging operations, perform quality in-process checks and device challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Request additional components or bulk as needed. Receive materials and perform verification with SAP. Coordinate in advance required materials for the next order. Coordinate waste removal from the line.
• Apply safety policies and GMP knowledge in daily operations involving self and other team members (i.e., LOTO {Lock Out/Tag Out}, PPE {Personal Protective Equipment} utilization, housekeeping, gowning, good documentation practices, and line clearance failure prevention).
• Perform cleaning process in the packaging line, washroom, equipment and general area as per respective SOPs.
• Assure that all components and equipment are ready for packaging when needed.
• Perform minor machines’ changeover and setup, clean and operate equipment following weekly packaging schedule and related SOPs.
• Transfer materials between work centers as needed to meet daily schedule.
• Know and follow instructions on Packaging Records (paper or electronic): Monitor operating parameters and physical attributes of product/process during packaging steps.
• Perform record entries according to established SOPs.
• Communicate packaging deviations immediately and participate in troubleshooting with other team members.
• Record reconciliation of documentation and components.
• Participate in process improvement projects.
• Exhibit Company values and work in a team environment to accomplish individual/team goals in the packaging of products.
• Inspect product to ensure that product is packaged according to procedures, quality
  requirements, and established batch integrity.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma with (3) three years' experience as Operator in the pharmaceutical industry; or Associate Degree in science, engineering or related field with (1) One year experience; or Bachelor's Degree with no experience.
• Must have full availability to work rotating shifts based on business needs. Work schedules are subject to change and may include, but are not limited to, the following shifts: 1st shift: 5:30am - 1:30pm /  6:00am - 2:00pm, 2nd shift: 1:30pm - 9:30pm / 2:00pm - 10:00pm, and 3rd shift: 9:30pm - 5:00am.
• Follow simple written and/or oral instructions and operate simple equipment.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 12.00/hr.