Use Your Power for Purpose

Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need. 

Packaging Technicians are responsible for the operation of manufacturing production lines. Work is performed in strict compliance with manufacturing standards (SOPs) and following all regulatory requirements (i.e., GMPs & OSHA).  This job includes the following functions:
•    Supporting development and execution of Capital Projects, corrective actions, and continuous improvement ideas.
•    Perform all tasks in strict compliance with operating procedures, best practices and regulatory requirements.
•    Dependable – Follows unit / area / plant requirements and guidelines.
•    Demonstrate leadership behaviors within the unit, taking ownership and accountability of the production schedule, product quality, and leading by example.
•    Willing to assist other production units in order to meet unit / site goals.
•    Perform a variety of miscellaneous tasks in support of the Kalamazoo Site objectives.
•    Demonstrating growth mindset to share best practices and utilize downtime effectively.
•    Completing and maintaining all required training on time, to maintain training at or above Site Goal
•    Perform all operating duties as required by operating unit. 
•    Operate selected production process equipment.
•    Assist or perform setup of selected equipment with guidance from leadership.
•    Perform Line clearances and cleaning.
•    Perform necessary process checks including, but not limited to, package checks, hourly audits, etc.
•    Perform equipment and facility compliance assessments.
•    Consistently displays Pfizer Core Value behaviors in accordance with Pfizer Core Competencies: Seizes accountability; grows self; change agile; self-awareness; commits to one Pfizer; peer relationships.
•    Train and mentor new colleagues and TCW’s.
•    Provide feedback to leadership regarding issues and errors with GMP documentation. 
•    Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Overview:  As the entry level role in this career path, the colleague is expected to show progression towards all the items below and competency on a growing number of them as the duration in the role progresses.

EHS 

LOTO / Safe work permitsUnit safety audits and inspections 

GMP 

GMP record entries Access to area specific gowningMeets daily GMP requirements   Maintains training requirements per Site and Unit Goals 

Production Operations 

Monitors production outputChecks product qualityMakes needed adjustments to ensure equipment is operating efficientlyAccurate HandoffsSAP / PEPS / WPM Access, advanced knowledge with the ability to enter and edit data and train othersConducts area audits - GMP/5S/SafetyChangeover and set up production lines based on standard work directions/settings/time targets (with assistance)Troubleshoot production lines (with assistance) in alignment with unit escalation processWeekend Rotation (participation) Verifies that line is clean and cleared prior to starting production order Actively participates in redlining / updating of SOPs and OJTsPerform material and finished goods reconciliationResponsible for accuracy of batch record related documentation and batch record reviewEquipment Functional testing (participation) Provide support to Operational Specialist and Process Engineer for new materials and equipmentProficient with Operator Care tasks and activitiesCoordinate with maintenance to complete repairs and develop solutions to equipment issuesEnsure maintenance log is completed and accurate and that equipment is operational when returned after maintenance

NSL Specific Operation (in addition to Packaging Operations):

With assistance, understand, change over, set up, operate, and clean filler equipment

Powders Specific Operation (in addition to Packaging Operations):

With assistance, understand, change over, set up, operate, and clean filler equipment

Other: 

Exhibits leader behaviors in accordance with Pfizer Core Values including: Seizes Accountability, Grows Self, Adapt to Change, Self Awareness, Commits to One Pfizer, and Peer RelationshipsPerforms work in professional, self-directed, responsible, and timely manner 

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables, working effectively as a team member and coordinating with others.Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results.Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope, sequence, and complexity within the agreed timeframe.Identify and solve moderately routine problems.Complete assignments with moderate supervision using established procedures, referring deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor.Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.Operate assembly and packaging equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures and Batch Records, ensuring equipment is operational post-maintenance with accurate and complete maintenance logs.Monitor, evaluate, and adjust processes or packaging equipment to enhance quality and efficiency, performing calculations for percent accountabilities, reconciling numerical values, and executing all manual packaging and inspection duties as required by the operating unit.

Here Is What You Need

(Minimum Requirements)

Education and Experience:

High school diploma / general education degree (GED) plus

An associate degree, OR

Veteran/Military experience, OR

Twelve months of relevant work experience in a manufacturing or GMP facility (e.g. current or previous Pfizer colleague or contractor or similar)  

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Mechanical experience / knowledge

 24+ months prior relevant work experience

Familiarity with automated packaging equipment

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Considerable standing. Walking, bending reaching and lifting up to 42 pounds.

Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination is required.

This position requires the manual packaging of products.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Positions can be staffed across all three shifts based on business needs.  Weekend, holiday, and overtime may be required to meet business or customer needs. The primary shift is 11pm- 7:30am.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The salary for this position ranges from $21.05 to $35.08 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - Michigan - Kalamazoo location.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.  This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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