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Would you like to work in a fast-paced team environment in a company that follows science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Are you searching for career growth and development in a production environment with competitive salaries and benefits? If so, the Packaging Operator position would be an excellent fit for you!
The AstraZeneca Newark Supply Site was established in 1971 and currently employs approximately 260 people. Over the course of these years, Newark has undergone many product portfolio changes since it first began as Stuart Pharmaceuticals through today as the designated AZ North America Packaging Center of Excellence and a Flexible Formulation site for the global supply of complex products. The site provides a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca's priorities. It's important to us that you bring your full self to work every day. To help maintain your best self, here's a sneak peek into some of the things this site provides for you: on-site fitness center access, lunch & learns, sustainable office working environment, team, site and family activities, life-long learning, diversity & inclusion, tuition reimbursement, and a dining center.
The operating hours for this position are first, second, and third shift, Monday through Friday with 8-hour shifts. Shift hours differ based on what area you are assigned. You "may" train on the first shift.
The Packaging Operator produces packaged pharmaceutical products in a safe and efficient manner, complying with cGMP's, SOPs, and site safety procedures.
What you will do:
- Operate packaging equipment in a safe and efficient manner by supplying equipment with components and products.
- Perform detection system challenges on the applicable equipment.
- Perform changeover, set up, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance of packaging equipment.
- Clean and purge packaging equipment.
- Accountable for accurately documenting packaging and cleaning activities.
- Work effectively in teams to meet monthly demand requirements and identify areas for continuous and efficient improvements.
- Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, alternative schedules when production demands require.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma / GED
- No experience necessary
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year experience in a production environment
- Knowledge of cGMP
Why AstraZeneca
At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development.
So, what's next
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you!
Date Posted
08-Dec-2023
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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics (e.g. race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status). We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.
