Packaging Operator

Overview

Packaging Operator I at Cipla USA (Inva Gen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)

Location:

Central Islip, NY

Employment Type:

Full Time

Work Hours/Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

• Package pharmaceutical products per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and company policies & procedures in compliance with specifications and regulations established for packaging process.
• Operate automatic filling, labeling, and sealing equipment.
• Perform cleaning of the packaging room and equipment.
• cGMP/Documentation:
  Perform all functions according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and company SOPs.
• Accurately and legibly document in applicable Log Books.
• Determine when to stop a line related to safety or quality.
• Operate automatic packaging equipment.
• Document packaging activities.
• Feed filling equipment.
• Palletize finished products.
• Segregate waste products and materials.
• Return unused material/product.
• Participate in safety related programs and/or safety teams as needed.
• Reconcile product bulk, material, packaging, and printed materials.
• Enforce and follow safety regulations and ensure the working area is clean.
• Transport and stage packaging materials (e.g., bottles, labels, cartons, bulk) for production use.
• Verify material quantities and lot numbers against batch records and documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform routine cycle counts.
• Assist in line clearance and post-production material reconciliation.
• Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, or other material handling equipment as needed.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with warehouse, production, and quality teams to resolve material issues.
• Support cleaning and sanitization of packaging areas.
• Adhere to Cipla’s Safety, Health, and Environmental policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• HS Diploma or equivalent

• Preferred minimum 2 years packaging operator experience in an automated work environment preferred.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Packaging Area SOPs and FDA regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both written and verbally in English.

• Stand or walk for extended periods of time
• See, talk, hear or smell
• Sit, bend, push, pull, squat, kneel, climb or balance
• Reach with hands and arms
• Use fingers to handle or feel
• Lift up to 10 lbs 60% of the time
• Lift 10 – 24 lbs 30% of the time
• Lift 25 – 49 lbs 10% of the time
• Often requires bending and twisting.
• Standing for prolonged periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Must be able to work in a noisy work environment (appropriate PPE will be issued).

Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company, dedicated to high-quality, branded, and generic medicines. We are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies. Over the last eight decades, we have strengthened our leadership in India’s pharmaceutical industry and fortified our promise of strengthening our global focus by consolidating and deepening our presence in the key markets of India, South Africa, the U.S., and other economies of the emerging world.

Driven by the purpose “Caring for Life”, Cipla’s focus has always been on making affordable, world-class medicines with a reputation for uncompromising quality standards across the world.

Inva Gen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a Cipla subsidiary engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of generic prescription medicines. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Central Islip and Hauppauge, New York. Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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About the Salary/ Pay Range:
The salary range mentioned above is an anticipated base salary range for this position. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. This position may be eligible for benefits and participation in a bonus program based on performance and company results.

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