At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.

The Mt. Vernon site was established in 1972 and is the flagship site delivering innovative, life changing oral solid medicines. At the site we formulate and pack OSD tablets, capsules, powders and liquids to over 60+ markets. The Mt Vernon site is the largest AZ production site in the US and is located in the southwest corner of the state of Indiana, approximately 15 miles from Evansville, Indiana – the third largest city in the state of Indiana. The Mt. Vernon site is dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We host yearly Inclusion and Diversity conferences and have an employee resource group devoted to promoting diversity and inclusion and enhancing employees' professional development through interactive and engaging events and initiatives.

We are a team of results-oriented people, who want to go far, and we’re all here to achieve. It’s what drives us to be proactive and solutions-focused. At every stage of production, we step up and take accountability to deliver, each of us feeling responsible for the outcomes. What we do is important and valued – we make a real-life difference to patients.

The Packing Operator is responsible for producing packaged pharmaceutical products in a safe and efficient manner, complying with cGMP’s, SOPs, and site safety procedures.

What you’ll do:

• Operate packing equipment (tablet fillers, thermoformers, labelers, case packers, etc.) in a safe and efficient manner.  Must understand and comply with cGMP’s, SOPs and site safety procedures.  Verify correctness of product and components for the NDC packaged.
• Supply equipment with components and product. Lifting requirements may be up to 50 lbs.  Perform detection system challenges on applicable equipment.  Perform basic maintenance, changeover, set up, and troubleshooting of packaging equipment.  Clean, purge, and inspect packaging equipment.
• Accountable for accurately documenting, packing, and cleaning activities in logbooks and electronic systems.  Perform quality attribute inspections and in-process testing (torques, induction seal integrity, leak tests, appearance, etc.)  Rework packages according to SOPs or Rework Packaging Order to correct deviations.
• Accountable for Line performance (OEE) and able to report hourly status of line to affected personnel to ensure timely resolution to issues. (i.e. Facilitators, Engineers).  Must be able to work off shifts, weekends, alternative schedules, and rotate between shifts when production demands require.
• Must be flexible to change.  Ability to perform duties with minimum supervision.  Maintains a safe work environment and performs work in accordance with site, Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) policies and procedures.  Immediately report potential unsafe conditions to management.
• Supports internal, external, and regulatory inspections including FDA, EMEA, and third-party inspections.  Participates in the investigation and resolution of product quality problems.

Essential for the role:

Required:

• High School Diploma / GED required
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred:

• One (1) year experience in production environment, preferably pharmaceuticals.
• Experience in pharmaceutical production environment.
• Knowledge of cGMPs.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, groundbreaking cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

Next Steps – Apply today!

To be considered for this great opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity. If you know someone who would be an excellent fit, please share this posting with them.

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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.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.