Job Description
Packaging Set-up Operator
Job Location:  Laval, Quebec, CAN
Job Requisition ID:  14300

Join our global diversified pharmaceutical company enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes to our patients. We are all in it together to make a difference. Be a part of a culture that doesn't just wait for change but actively creates it—where your skills and values drive our collective progress and impact.

Job Summary

• Under the supervision of the Technical Supervisor, Packaging, the incumbent performs assembly, adjustment, and operation of various machines in the Packaging Department.
• He ensures that the equipment is maintained in optimal operating conditions.
• Is responsible for the execution of his tasks in accordance with GMP and HSE standards.

Main Functions

Batch production
• Ensures the assembly/disassembly and operation of equipment according to current procedures and instructions.
• Completes production documentation diligently.
• Ensures daily that machines are in good working condition.
• Ensures that each piece of equipment functions properly and makes adjustments if necessary.
• Collaborates with operators and the team leader to ensure compliance with the production schedule.
• Is responsible for completing the necessary documentation in the event of deviations.
• Participates in continuous improvement to optimize equipment operation.
• Works as a team to solve equipment operation problems.
• May perform preventive maintenance according to the established schedule.
• May participate in the development or revision of procedures, operation manuals.
• May participate in equipment or process improvement teams.
• Ensures that production steps are followed as specified in the MBR.
• Performs any other related task as requested by the supervisor.
• Is responsible for maintaining technical qualifications and knowledge of current methods and procedures.

Equipment and materials
• Is responsible for the proper functioning and compliance of equipment and premises.
• Ensures that the workstation and equipment are clean and in accordance with GMP and HSE standards.
• Ensures proper use of equipment.
• Informs the team leader/manager when problems are encountered.
• Respects production standards (OEE, Productivity, Yields).
• May perform cleaning of equipment and premises.
• Ensures compliance with instructions.
• May verify, complete, and forward batch records and packaging documents.
• Takes necessary measures to preserve the integrity of people, property, and products in the event of an anomaly.
• May enter data into production management systems.

GMP and HSE
• Performs his work in compliance with applicable GMP and HSE standards, policies, and procedures.
• Applies HSE directives, procedures, and instructions daily.
• Is responsible for reporting any quality/HSE event to his manager.
• Escalates problems and proposes improvements.
• Performs any other related task as requested by the supervisor.

Main professional relationships (internal/external)

Internal relations: Packaging, Manufacturing, Receiving, Warehouse, HSE, Engineering, and Quality personnel.

Knowledge and skills required:
• Minimum high school diploma plus vocational diploma (DEP) with relevant experience or college diploma (DEC) in mechanics.
• French (Read and Speak).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related field as an assembler-operator.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE Disability/Veteran. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates collaboration.