Machine Operator - Pharmaceutical, Production, Packaging, Manufacturing

Title

Machine Operator

Inva Gen Pharmaceutical, a subsidiary of Cipla Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Fall River, MA

Full Time

$20/hr - $23/hr (depending on experience)

• 1st Shift: 7:00am – 3:30pm
• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm – 11:30pm
• 3rd Shift: 11:30pm – 7:30am

Weekly pay, benefits start day 1, yearly bonuses, overtime potential, 401k savings plan and matching, health insurance – medical/dental/vision, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), paid time off (PTO) – vacation/sick/flex time, paid holidays, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), parental leave, paid family leave, employee discounts, and other benefits.

Join Our Team as a Machine Operator and SAVE LIVES!

As a Machine Operator at CIPLA, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing or packaging process, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. You will operate state-of-the-art machinery, execute meticulous procedures, and contribute to the production of life‑saving medications.

• Operate specialized packaging or pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment efficiently while ensuring quality standards and minimizing product rejection.
• Follow cGMP and SOP standards, ensuring line clearance, accurate status, and clean machinery between batches.
• Execute changeovers and cleaning.
• Support preventative maintenance of the machines.
• Verify equipment and environment: perform calibrations, pressure checks, and line clearances before initiating runs.
• Ensure accurate documentation: document and sign off at all stages of the operations process and complete all paperwork with precision in English.
• Maintain safety & compliance: wear proper PPE, follow safety protocols, and handle equipment as per training and manuals.
• Collaborate & contribute: work independently and with your team to meet production goals and continuously improve operations.

• High School Diploma (or educational equivalent, e.g., GED).
• Current experience working in a pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic or other cGMP environment.
• Must have experience working with packaging or manufacturing machinery.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking in English. Must have legible handwriting, and the ability to perform accurate documentation in English.
• Capable of conducting troubleshooting, investigations and root cause identification and analysis on packaging machines.
• Ability to follow SOPs and cGMP requirements.
• Must be able to work on‑site daily (no remote work available).
• Must be authorized to work permanently in the US without Visa Sponsorship.

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and operate equipment like pallet jacks.
• Frequent standing, bending, and repetitive motion throughout shift.
• Must wear PPE, including respirators, when required.
• No restrictions working with active pharmaceutical ingredients or powders.