Senior Packaging Operator 503B - East Windsor, NJ - Empower Pharmacy

Position Summary:

Senior Packaging Operators play a critical role in ensuring smooth packaging operations by adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, maintaining safety standards, and delivering high-quality output. This position leads production line setup, conducts routine maintenance, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and ensures accurate documentation to support audits and inspections. Through continuous training and teamwork, Senior Packaging Operators contribute to Empower’s mission of expanding access to quality, affordable medications that help people live healthier, happier lives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Executes packaging processes in strict compliance with cGMP, standard operating procedures, environmental and safety guidelines, and other applicable regulations.
• Conducts manual visual inspections, qualifies products per visual inspector standards, performs in-process checks, logs data in batch records, operates automated inspection equipment, prints labels, packages vials, and maintains defect test kits.
• Verifies weight and calibration of scales and balances, ensures packaging lines are clean and organized, and prepares the area for operations.
• Leads packaging line setup, manages changeovers, performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting, collaborates with cross-functional teams for area qualification, facilitates training, and supports special projects to meet production schedules.
• Maintains accurate records of production output, machine performance, and deviations while ensuring compliance with GMP and FDA regulations through participation in audits and inspections.

 

While performing the job responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain stationary for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee must regularly move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. At least 20/20 near-sighted vision with or without corrective lenses is required. Average or normal color vision is required. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods for consecutive days. Employees must be able to lift to 30 lbs.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to follow detailed written or oral instructions accurately while contributing to team goals around safety, quality, and delivery through effective communication and collaboration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, supporting seamless documentation and task management.

 

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

 

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

Experience and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant coursework or certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of 7 year experience in previous packaging role within pharmaceutical industry or a combination of education and experience required.

Benefits:

• No-Cost Medication: Get your prescribed compounded medications at no cost, ensuring your health without the financial burden.
• Onsite Health & Wellness – IV Therapy Drips: Rejuvenate with complimentary onsite IV Therapy drips, enhancing your well-being and energy levels.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Options: Choose from three medical plans tailored to your needs, plus options for dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Telehealth visits: Access board-certified Doctors anytime, anywhere for you and your family.
• Paid & Volunteer Time Off: Enjoy paid time off for personal pursuits and contribute to causes you care about with volunteer time off.
• Paid Holidays (8 scheduled; 2 floating): Celebrate with eight scheduled holidays and two floating holidays, giving you flexibility and time for personal traditions.
• Life & AD&D Coverage: Secure your and your family's financial future with life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account): Manage healthcare expenses smartly with pre-tax dollars in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401K Dollar-for-Dollar Up to 4%: Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability: Provided at no cost, which replaces 60% of your income if you become disabled for a long period of time.
• Flexible Schedules: Balance work and life seamlessly with our flexible scheduling options.
• Rewards & Recognition Program: Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed – enjoy rewards and recognition beyond your paycheck.

 

Additional Voluntary Benefits

• Accident Insurance: Pays a lump sum benefit to help cover expenses following an accidental injury.
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Enhance your peace of mind with supplemental hospital insurance for unexpected stays.
• Critical Illness: Protect your finances from the expenses of a serious health issue.
• Short-Term Disability: Protect your income during illness or injury with short-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life & AD&D: Add an extra layer of financial protection for you and your loved ones with supplemental life and AD&D coverage.
• Legal Services: Access professional legal assistance to address concerns confidently.
• Identity Theft Protection: Safeguard your identity and finances with our identity theft protection benefit.
• Pet Insurance: Care for your furry family members with our pet insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling and support services for a holistic approach to your well-being.