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Job Title: Inspection-Packaging Operator

Grade: LL

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 inspection and packaging tasks, manual inspection of syringes and vials, operating and troubleshooting labeling and packaging equipment in the areas of Vial and syringes Inspection and Packaging. This position supports execution of the production plan.

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 high-speed automated Inspection and Packaging equipment. Typical tasks include loading vials/syringes onto automated inspection equipment, changing label reels, replenishing packaging items (e.g. inserts, labels, cartons, trays, shippers).

• Operate and troubleshoot syringe assembly machine, blistering machine, carton former, case-carton packing, case palletizer, serialization equipment, and wrapping pallets.

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

• Perform line clearance in inspection and packaging rooms.

• Perform manual inspection of vials and syringes.

• Ensure compliance with cGMPs and SOPs at all times.

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

• Perform scheduled cleanings of equipment and production rooms.

• Will serve as witness of routine unit operation tasks for batch record signing. Maintains all associated documentation for operations being performed.

• Perform verification of packaging components prior to production activities.

• Perform packaging components reconciliation.

• Perform Athena (SAP) transactions.

• 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.

• Report on time to workstations.

• May assist with formal CAPAs and NCRs as needed.

About You

Basic Qualifications/Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED and 3-5 yrs experience

• AA degree in science, engineering or a related discipline and 1-3 years experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior mechanical experience and/or experience working as an Inspection and Packaging Operator in Pharmaceutical or Medical device industries.

• Experience working with automated and Manual Inspection and/or Packaging equipment.

Terms of employment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, majority of the work activities are performed while standing. 

• Ability to stand over intervals of several hours at a time.

• Ability to bend, squat, and reach.

• Ability to lift, push or pull various amounts of weight (50 – 70 pounds)

• Ability to pass the required visual acuity test (wearing corrective lenses if needed).

• Support shift rotations when applicable in the areas of Packaging and Inspection.

• Demonstrate willingness to learn, teamwork abilities, good communication, adaptability, organizations skills and a strong interest in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry,

Based on production demands, different start time scenarios may occur, so a very flexible work schedule is required for the candidate. Ability to accommodate production requirements that may require 40+ hour workweeks, including extended day hours and weekend. This role requires work on weekends or extended hours depending on production demands.

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.

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.