Operations Technician, Packaging

Job Description

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Operational Coach (Manager) operates automatic packaging equipment as part of an empowered work team.  Routinely performs line-specific duties including line check-in, in-process quality monitoring, equipment operation, work center cleaning and change-over and material movement with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency in accordance with established procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Carry out our Manufacturing Division site mission by assuring finished goods and services are of the highest quality, optimal cost, and delivered on schedule. 
• Function in a team-based Employee Involvement culture focusing on continuous improvement of Wilson Operations. 
• Operate packaging equipment to routinely achieve production standards while following GMPs and SOPs. 
• Perform scrupulous cleaning and inspection of equipment between production batches. 
• Set up and adjust equipment including tablet fillers, thermoformers, cappers, labelers, checkweighers, cartoners, casepackers, and palletizers as needed for optimal performance within qualified parameters. 
• Examine products to detect defects, product damage, or other visual quality problems.
• Verify accuracy of critical information and complete required documentation for product run. 
• Identify equipment malfunctions and repair needs; communicate appropriately for timely resolution.
• Accurately maintains detailed records of equipment cleaning, set-up, and challenge documentation. 
• Encourage discussion of individual or member concerns and/or solutions to problem situations. 
• Contributes to effectiveness of operations and implementation of viable improvements. 
• Maintains work area in constant state of compliance with respect to proper housekeeping, material segregation, and personal gowning including required protective equipment.

Education Minimum Requirements:

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent. 

Required Experience And Skills:

• Previous experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and/or repairing industrial equipment is required.
• Demonstrated familiarity with PCs. 
• Ability to interact in a team setting, positively adapt to change, and effectively resolve conflict.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience And Skills:

• AAS degree or higher in a Business, Science, or Technology-based field. 
• Three or more years of experience in a manufacturing facility (GMP environment strongly preferred). 
• Demonstrated leadership ability, peer training experience, and/or productivity improvement activities strongly preferred.  SAP experience preferred.

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time. 

Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Analytical Problem Solving, Biological Manufacturing, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, Corrective Action Management, Cost Optimization, Defects Diagnosis, General Safety, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Laboratory Processes, Leadership, Machinery Operation, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Quality Control, Packaging, Packaging Equipment, Packaging Machinery, Packaging Operations, Packaging Processes, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Product Inspections, Production Scheduling {+ 5 more}

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

Visa Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

3rd - Night

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(S):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

10/8/2025

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