Packaging Operator

NOTICE: The posting for local applicants only - is not for those applying for a global assignment and/or for employees working outside of Cipla's U.S. Subsidiaries or Affiliates.

Company: InvaGen Pharmaceutical a subsidiary of Cipla Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Location: 927 Currant Rd., Fall River, MA

Type: Full Time

Hourly rate range (depending on experience): $20/hr - $22/hr

Shifts Available:

• 2nd Shift 3:00pm – 11:30pm
• 3rd Shift 11:00pm – 7:30am

Benefits: Weekly pay, benefits start day1, yearly bonuses, overtime potential, 401k savings plan and matching, health insurance – medical/dental/vision, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), paid time off (PTO) – vacation/sick/flex time, paid holidays, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), parental leave, paid family leave, employee discounts, and other benefits.

Requirements: cGMP, pharmaceutical experience, HS Diploma/GED

Join Our Team as a Machine Operator and SAVE LIVES!

As a Packaging Machine Operator at InvaGen, a CIPLA subsidiary, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing or packaging process, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. You will operate state-of-the-art machinery, execute meticulous procedures, and contribute to the production of life-saving medications.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate Specialized Packaging or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment - Operate pharmaceutical machinery efficiently while ensuring quality standards and minimizing product rejection.
• Follow cGMP and SOP Standards: Follow Standard Operating Procedures to ensure line clearance, accurate status and clean machinery between batches.
• Execute Changeovers & Cleaning
• Support Preventative Maintenance of the Machines
• Verify Equipment & Environment: Perform calibrations, pressure checks, and line clearances before initiating runs.
• Ensure Accurate Documentation: document and sign off at all stages of the operations process and complete all paperwork with precision in English
• Maintain Safety & Compliance: Wear proper PPE, follow safety protocols, and handle equipment as per training and manuals.
• Collaborate & Contribute: Work independently and with your team to meet production goals and continuously improve operations.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma (or educational equivalent (i.e. GED)
• Current experience working in a pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic or other cGMP environment
• Must have experience working with packaging or manufacturing machinery.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking in English. Must have legible handwriting, and the ability to perform accurate documentation in English.
• Capable of conducting troubleshooting, investigations and root cause identification and analysis on packaging machines.
• Ability to follow SOPs and cGMP requirements
• Must be able to work on-site daily (no remote work available)
• Must be authorized to work permanently in the US without Visa Sponsorship

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and operate equipment like pallet jacks
• Frequent standing, bending, and repetitive motion throughout shift
• Must wear PPE, including respirators, when required
• No restrictions working with active pharmaceutical ingredients or powders

GLOBAL COMPANY

Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company, dedicated to high-quality, branded and generic medicines. We are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies.  Over the last eight decades, we have strengthened our leadership in India’s pharmaceutical industry and fortified our promise of strengthening our global focus by consolidating and deepening our presence in the key markets of India, South Africa, the U.S., and other economies of the emerging world.

Cipla employs handpicked professionals not just for their knowledge and experience but for their zeal to make a difference to the world of healthcare.  The company believes that our biggest assets are the employees who lead us to prosperity and growth in the future.  Driven by the vision, none shall be denied, Cipla’s focus has always been on making affordable, world-class medicines with a reputation for uncompromising quality standards across the world.

CIPLA NEW YORK (INVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.)

About InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, a Cipla subsidiary InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of generic prescription medicines with focus on a range of therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, anti-infective, CNS, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-depressants. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Central Islip and Hauppauge, New York. As of February 18, 2016, InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cipla (EU) Limited.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Cipla, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact the recruiter.

About the Salary/ Pay Range: The salary range mentioned above is an anticipated base salary range for this position. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for benefits and participation in a bonus program based on performance and company results.