Work Location: St. Louis, Missouri Shift: Yes Department: LS-SC-PMLPPF Team F Recruiter: Kathy Lewison
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Your Role:
The Packaging Specialist will be responsible for downstream operations at the Dekalb, Ewing, and Cherokee St. Louis facilities. Responsibilities will include troubleshooting, monitoring, and routine minor maintenance of automated and semi-automated equipment. Utilizing expertise to train and assist less experienced operators ensuring operations are consistent with current operating procedures.
Consistently follow and actively promote proper safety protocols and PPE to other staff; maintain the safety and cleanliness of packaging areas and all related equipment during each shift.
Complete appropriate packaging documentation per FDA, ISO, and GMP procedures and deliver products to inventory; Comply with the requirements of ISO 13485 and ISO 9001.
Execute filling, capping, labeling, and over-packing for a variety of product types (liquids, powders, lyophilized) in accordance with approved specifications and safety/quality protocols.
Operate both manual and semi-automated packaging equipment; set up, clean, and maintain equipment to ensure operational efficiency and audit readiness.
Lead/coordinate filling of complex custom fills.
Accurately document production activities, processing details, and equipment usage; enter data into SAP and maintain relevant tracking systems and cost sheets.
Utilize a wide variety of written procedures, including packaging instructions, process orders, chemical safety documentation, batch records and operating procedures.
Correct safety and process issue gaps as identified through standard inspections and audits in a timely and effective manner.
Physical Attributes:
Stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
Lift and move up to 50 pounds with the assistance of equipment or teammates as necessary
Utilize proper personal protective equipment which could include, but is not limited to: respiratory protection (dust masks, half/full face respirators, supplied air, etc), MilliporeSigma issued work uniforms, and full body protection (disposable coveralls, hazmat suits, etc)
This is a 2nd shift position: Monday-Thursday 1:30pm-12:00am
Who You Are:
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
1+ years experience with chemical weighing, laboratory, filling, or packaging experience
1+ years experience with automated fill lines or semi-automated filling equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years chemical packaging, manufacturing, or scientific/laboratory experience.
2+ years experience in ISO/GMP regulated environment
Proficiency in basic math-including metrics and conversions
Knowledge of safety rules, GMP, SOP's, UOP's.
Mechanical skills with ability to use pumps, electronic balances, and material handling equipment
Experience training employees and working in a team setting
Ability to read and understand written protocols
Basic computer literacy (SAP, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Email, etc.)
Ability to operate hand tools, calculators and weighing / measuring devices
Possess a high degree of motivation and are a self-starter
Ability to multi-task while paying close attention to detail
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