Job Description

Job Title: Packing Operator

Location: Cranbury, NJ

Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and safety-minded  Packing Operator to execute all physical and technical aspects of solid-dosage pharmaceutical packaging. Based at our Cranbury manufacturing facility, this individual will be responsible for the end-to-end packout of finished goods bottles, machine setups, and strict sanitization routines. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within a regulated cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) environment and possess the mechanical aptitude to operate, clean, and troubleshoot specialized solid-dosage packaging equipment safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of primary and secondary solid-dosage manufacturing lines, focusing on the secure packout of finished product bottles.
• Achieve technical proficiency in the mechanical setup, daily operation, and changeover of all automated packaging line machinery.
• Conduct rigorous cleaning, washing, and sanitizing activities for all packaging machinery and structural cleanrooms following specific protocols.
• Complete all required batch records, material logs, and processing documentation in a thorough, accurate, and legible manner in English.
• Adhere strictly to all approved written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and master batch records during daily tasks.
• Maintain the pristine operational status of primary packaging rooms, ensuring workspaces meet environmental and pharmaceutical standards.
• Diagnose minor mechanical errors, clear line jams, and troubleshoot solid-dosage packaging machinery to maximize production uptime.
• Participate transparently in formal Quality Investigations and root-cause analyses as requested by compliance leadership.
• Utilize mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—including partial and full facepieces—based on OSHA guidelines and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Maintain strict personal hygiene and gowning habits consistent with working inside an active cGMP pharmaceutical facility.
• Interact daily and communicate effectively with cross-functional site support staff, including Quality Assurance and Maintenance teams.
• Assist Packaging Management with all scheduled commercial and non-commercial packaging runs to ensure quotas are met on time.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Proven familiarity working within a highly regulated compliance ecosystem, specifically a pharmaceutical solid-dosage facility.
• Hands-on familiarity with various solid-dosage pharmaceutical packaging systems, including a baseline ability to set up and clean industrial equipment.
• Strong ability to read, comprehend, and write technical production logs in English, along with passing required written and physical evaluations.
• Proven ability to manage daily task lists, remain productive, and work safely with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to stand on your feet continuously throughout an 8-hour workday and lift up to 30 lbs (14 kg) independently without assistance.
• Physical capability and comfort wearing required respiratory safety gear, including partial and full facepieces.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or a related Pharmaceutical Life Science field of study.
• Prior experience performing technical equipment changeovers or diagnostic mechanical troubleshooting on active manufacturing lines.

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