Packaging Technician Afternoon Shift

Title:

Packaging Technician - I (Afternoon Shift)

Date:
May 1, 2026

Driven by a bold pursuit of science and fueled by an unwavering commitment to patients, Sun Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical company, providing high‑quality medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients.

As part of our mission to Reach People and Touch Lives, we deliver Innovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products that improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, we improve access to effective, affordable treatments that promote better health and well‑being.

Reaching People. Touching Lives.

Cleaning & sanitizing packaging and compounding equipment and GMP working areas according to applicable SOPs. May also be required to conduct duties of a Technician II, by operating filling and packaging equipment in a safe manner while maintaining compliance with cGMP and SOP requirements. Will be required to perform changeover and basic troubleshooting of Banding and Case Packaging equipment.

• Wash and sanitize miscellaneous and product contact parts for filling and compounding equipment.
• Clean and sanitize GMP areas according to applicable SOPs.
• Maintain miscellaneous and sanitization supplies.
• Complete all applicable GMP documentation such as cleaning & sanitizing records and logs.
• Assist with staging of components, raw materials and equipment parts.
• Assist custodial staff with cleaning of the premises (if required).
• Perform equipment set up as assigned.
• Complete all GMP Documentation related to batch documentation, correctly and in a timely manner.
• Complete all training assignments and maintain personal training records.
• Participate in Non‑Conformance Investigations.
• Participate in Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) investigations.
• Participate in Internal, Customer and Regulatory Audits.
• Work with safety in mind with respect to all assigned tasks.
• Supply Packaging lines with components for packaging.
• Monitor and adjust fill weights throughout the operation ensuring minimal over‑fill.
• Perform line changeovers, set up and troubleshooting, as assigned.
• Prepare detergent and sanitizing agents with the correct dilution factor.
• Sanitize filling rooms as per standard operating procedure.
• Participate in Line Clearance Processes both inside filling rooms and in packaging.
• Operate filling units and cartoners as required.
• Troubleshoot rapidly and effectively to ensure minimal line downtime.
• Assist with training of new hires.
• Ensure all established procedures followed to prevent contamination of the filling room, bulk products and equipment.
• Support line leader to ensure smooth operation and execution of Packaging Work Order (PWO).
• Assist Line Mechanics as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day.

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical or related industry is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude. Experience with general tools and packaging equipment including labelling, printers and manual material handling equipment is preferred.
• Candidates are required to be able to add, subtract, divide multiple, calculate averages and percentages.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal, reading and writing), in order to communicate effectively with operations personnel is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use a computer including Microsoft, SAP and Manufacturing Execution Software (MES) is preferred.
• A working knowledge and understanding of SOPs required to be in compliance with cGMPs is preferred.
• WHMIS training is preferred.

• Overtime will be required. This may be additional time during the work week and/or on weekends.
• Unless pre‑arranged the position is considered to be a “rotational shift” based on 37.5 hours per week (bi‑weekly rotational is only for continental shift).
• GMP garments required to be worn…