Packaging Operator (2nd shift) - Newark, DE - Operations

Job Description

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!

We are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth for AstraZeneca and to make people’s lives better. It pushes us to keep building on our foundations and progressing as we turn our ever-growing and increasingly complex pipeline from molecule to medicine. Be part of evolving how we work with Lean, cutting-edge science, digitalization, and sustainable practices.

AstraZeneca is at an exciting time of new products and launches. We get to work with innovative and scientific products on our leading-edge end-to-end supply chain, using the latest technologies and modern facilities.

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.

This is a second shift opportunity with hours of operation from Monday through Thursday beginning at 3:50 pm to 2:20 am. You "may" train on the first shift.

What you will do:

• Produce packaged pharmaceutical products in a safe and efficient manner, complying with cGMP’s, SOPs, and site safety procedures.
• 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 efficiency improvements.
• Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, alternative schedules when production demands require

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma / GED

Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability and confidence to work in a digital environment
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Preferred:

• Experience in a production environment
• Understand the basics of how machines operate
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical production (i.e. cGMPs)
• Associates Degree or higher

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!

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