Manufacturing and Supply
Where the
miracles of
science are made
a reality for patients

Job Title: Inspection and Packaging Operator

Grade: LL-2
Hiring Manager: Maria Ortiz

Location: Ridgefield, NJ

About the Job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families. 

This position is responsible for performing routine tasks, cleaning, operating and troubleshooting packaging equipment, in the areas of Vial and Syringe Packaging.  This position supports execution of the production plan. Maintains batch record documentation and logs as required by corporation and regulatory agencies.

Prefilled Syringe (PFS) Inspection Area is responsible for the staging, reconciliation, inspection and packing of prefilled syringe products produced on the site.  This includes hyaluronic acid (HA) based medical device products as well as pharmaceutical based products.  In support of our main functions, additional responsibilities include maintain compliance with all applicable Regulatory requirements relative to FDA, cGMP Regulations, Company’s SOPs and Safety Regulations, accurate documentation on batch production records and logs, and cleaning production areas.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities:

• Operate and troubleshoot automated Inspection and Packaging equipment. Typical tasks include loading syringes onto automated inspection and labeling equipment, changing label reels, replenishing packaging items (e.g. inserts, labels, cartons, trays, shippers), operating Syringe Assembly Machine, Alloyd and Fabrima Cartoner.

• Participate in line changeovers and continuously strive to minimize line downtime and maximize OEE%.

• Staging of prefilled syringes for inspection.

• Manual Inspection of pre-filled syringes according to established standards.

• Reconciliation of inspected syringes.

• Perform inventory transactions in SAP.

• Ensure compliance with cGMPs and SOPs at all times.

• Ensure completion of training on timely manner.

• Perform routine Quality and Safety inspection walk-throughs of the production areas.

• Perform scheduled cleanings of equipment and packaging rooms.

• Will serve as witness of routine unit operation tasks for batch record signing.

• Maintains all associated documentation for operations being performed.

• May assist with formal CAPAs and NCRs as needed.

• Adheres to the production schedule and provides overtime and weekend support when needed.

• Performs routine assignments with supervision. Takes initiative to identify issues, troubleshoot, propose solutions, and keep management informed. 

• Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Timely report at workstations.

• Timely and accurate batch record entries.

• Checking and confirming accuracy of staged components.

• Identify any inspection failures and report them immediately.

• Use of computers for data entry and reporting purposes and to obtain training.

• Achieve required quality, safety and efficiency targets.

About You

Requirements:

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.​​

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.​​

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.​​

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.​

THE FINE PRINT  

• For influenza production roles (excluding FFIP roles): candidate must be able to be receive influenza vaccine which is required for building access

• For aseptic area production roles (excluding Flu production tech roles): candidate must be able to obtain and maintain current aseptic gowning qualification

• This position may be required to be moved or temporarily flexed to another department or building within the FFIP operation due to business needs. Additionally, candidates should expect to work in multiple buildings. Some over-time/off-shift work hours may be required based on business needs. We will attempt to provide as much advance notice as possible, two weeks where applicable if any such change is needed.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., and bend/lift/move objects as part of the job.

• Able to stand for up to 8 hours a day (with occasional breaks)

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.