Job Description

Job Title: Packaging Operator

Job Location: Tampa, FL 33634

100% onsite

Duration: 12 months Contract (Extendable)

Job Summary:

Manage production lines to meet the established production schedule in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Principles (GMPs) while monitoring product to ensure quality standards are maintained.

Job Details:

• Comply with all safety regulations and conduct all activities in a safe, efficient manner.
• Apply 5S and cGMPs in all areas of responsibility.
• Operate high-speed equipment for the manual or automated assembly, filling, packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical products: ensuring adherence to specifications.
• Perform tasks that may be verified by an independent individual; or perform inspection/verifications of work performed by others.
• Clean packaging rooms and machinery in accordance with SOPs and cGMPs.
• Conduct Set-Ups, in-process actions, data entry, and other computer-related tasks.
• Complete batch records accurately and documents production volumes in accordance with SOPs and cGMPs.
• Accept or reject products according to acceptability standards determined by cGMPs, customer requirements, and SOPs.
• Complete Line Clearances and Changeovers on production lines in accordance with SOPs and cGMPs.
• Conduct in-process inspections and reconcile incoming and completed components and products to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Incumbent has full authority to make decisions and/or take action that is required to carry out job duties.
• Internal requirements include compliance with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, cGMP procedures, general business policies, requirements and objectives.
• The incumbent must be willing to take temporary assignments as required.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Education : High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience : Minimum 1 year in a manufacturing or high-speed production environment.
• Regulatory Experience : GMP-regulated industry preferred.
• Systems Knowledge : Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred.
• Aseptic Experience : Prior work in an aseptic production environment is an advantage.

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and self-motivation.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Strong math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Effective English communication—reading, writing, and comprehension.
• Ability to interpret written instructions and work independently.
• Proficiency in Windows-based systems (Microsoft Office, etc.).
• Capability to work flexible or 12-hour shifts as needed.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift (up to 40 lbs for men / 35 lbs for women), bend, climb, squat, and stretch frequently.
• Compliance with gowning requirements (hairnets, beard covers, goggles, safety shoes, etc.).

Regulatory & Environmental Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, EC, ISO 13485, OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Maintain adherence to corporate ethics, environmental health and safety (EHS), and quality standards.
• Support a culture of safety and continuous improvement in line with company policies.
• Willingness to take on temporary assignments as required.

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