Technician - II; AM

Job Purpose

The Technician II maintains component and bulk product supply to packaging lines, washes and assists with filler assembly, disassembly, set‑ups and changeovers. Operates filling lines and packaging equipment safely and maintains compliance with cGMP and SOP requirements. Responsible for setting up, changeover and troubleshooting of primary and secondary packaging equipment such as fillers, drum transfer pumps, cartoner, case packer and banders.

• Operate filling lines and equipment.
• Supply filling lines with components and bulk product for packaging.
• Ensure drum and lot changes are completed effectively and on‑time with minimal bulk waste.
• Set‑up, monitor and adjust fill weights throughout the operation ensuring minimal overfill.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment such as fillers, manifolds, tube holders and supply pumps.
• Perform filler changeovers, set‑ups and troubleshooting.
• Prepare detergent and sanitizing agents with the correct dilution factor.
• Sanitize filling rooms as per standard operating procedure.
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as washing floors, walls etc.
• Perform line clearance processes both inside filling rooms and in the secondary packaging area.
• Complete G.M.P. documents the first time, for example cleaning & sanitization records, packaging batch records, non‑stationary equipment logs etc.
• Wash and sanitize wetted change parts for fillers and supply pumps.
• Troubleshoot machine problems effectively based on the observed abnormalities.
• Change embossing/coding block characters (expiration date and batch number) for metal and laminate tubes as specified on the packaging work order (PWO).
• Set‑up/change‑over of product contact parts (hopper, graco pump, directional valve, auger, dosing pump, nozzle etc.).
• Sign off required line start‑up documentation in the primary and secondary areas prior to production run.
• Assist with training of new hires.
• Assist line mechanics, as required.
• Set‑up/change‑over filling (primary) equipment as required.
• Change embossing/coding block characters (expiration date and batch number) for labels and cartons as specified on the packaging work order (PWO).
• Changeover and set‑up (and change parts as required) of secondary packaging equipment – cartoner, labeler, pest/bundler and case packer, carton tracker based on established change parts and parameter values.
• Assist mechanics in doing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Replace O‑rings for directional valve, dosing pump, nozzle assembly etc.
• Perform more detailed troubleshooting as it pertains to container closure, folding station, and tube holders etc.
• Work with safety in mind with respect to all assigned tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a manufacturing/packaging environment.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Experience with general tools and equipment including filling, cartooning, pumps and motorized material handling equipment preferred.
• Experience with packaging changeover and set‑up required.
• Able to resolve minor and advanced difficulties such as starting and stopping fillers, clearing jam‑ups required.
• Proficient in basic arithmetic calculations.
• Excellent command of the English language combined with strong written, comprehension and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use a computer including Microsoft, SAP and Manufacturing Execution Software (MES) preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of cGMP compliance required.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• WHMIS training preferred.

• Overtime will be required – additional time during the work week and/or on weekends.
• Position is rotational shift based on 37.5 hours per week (bi‑weekly rotational only for continental shift).
• GMP garments required to be worn within the manufacturing environment.

• Ability to safely lift up to 60 lbs.
• Operate lifting devices such as drum lifters, pallet trucks and pallet wrappers.
• Significant time spent washing and sanitizing equipment, exposure to water, cleaning agents and high humidity.
• Ability to stand for long periods and to…