Hiring company: Merck
Job Description
If this position will be based in the US or Puerto Rico (not applicable to positions based outside of US or Puerto Rico): Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or intend to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 1, 2021, or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement. Hired candidates who are not vaccinated by November 1, 2021, and who have not been approved for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, subject to applicable law.
Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
The Wilson facility, located at the intersection of I-95 and US 264 Alternate, is a 500,000 square foot solid dosage / packaging site on 225 acres. The facility has been in operation since 1983, and was recently selected as our Company Packaging Center of Excellence for North America.
Wilson, NC is conveniently located approximately 2 hours from NC beaches and 45 minutes from the state capitol, Raleigh, NC. Wilson is home to Vollis Simpson's Windmill Farm, the only North Carolina Baseball Museum and the Wilson Botanical Gardens.
Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics and integrity, diversified experiences and a passion for improving human health. Consistently cited as a great place to work, our Company discovers, develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs.
Essential Functions
Operates automated and non-automated packaging equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Prepares packaging equipment for production according Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
First responder to challenges with packaging equipment
Conducts equipment set-up and dial on packaging equipment including but not limited to: product flow alignment, container size change adjustment, selection of correct qualified recipe parameters, set-up of qualified vision/inspection systems and verification of proper functionality of detection/rejection systems
Ensure all tasks are completed in a safe manner
Partners with maintenance personnel to reduce overall line downtime, and develop a deeper operational knowledge of equipment
Automated and Non-Automated Packaging Equipment | SOPs and GMPs
Load packaging material into process flow
Move packaging material to different locations on the packaging line
Inspect material rejected from equipment for defects prior to repackaging and properly handle waste material which cannot be repackaged according to regulation and law
Utilizing TrackSys data, trend and escalate equipment performance issues to maintenance and reliability teams
Document activities within applicable batch documentation
Clear/Clean packaging equipment
Inspect packaging equipment post cleaning
Setup and Adjust the equipment
Use appropriate tools
Ensure Proper Alignment | Clearances
Partners with maintenance personnel to assist with non-routine equipment repairs, including helping with repairs under guidance of maintenance, initiating work orders and retrieving parts from the stockroom
Provides occasional assistance to maintenance personnel that are executing PMs in order to develop a better operational understanding of the equipment functionality
First Responder to Packaging Equipment Challenges
Determine if the challenge is due to the equipment or the component being run on the equipment
Gather/Document key information at time of the challenge to aide in current and if necessary, future trouble shooting activities
Make minor equipment adjustments as needed to return the equipment to a functional state
Document activities using the computerized maintenance management system
Use technical manuals for troubleshooting/verification of proper set-up and functionality
Leverage vendor training when troubleshooting
Escalate to Maintenance when the challenge/issue has not been resolved within the expected timeframe or requires modification of control systems, electrical troubleshooting, advanced troubleshooting or significant equipment failure has occurred.
Safety
Follow established safety standards while following SOPs and GMPs
Actively take accountability for personal safety as well as the safety of others
Identify, report, and document unsafe conditions
Recognize and utilize safety equipment when needed
Education Requirement
High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and focus in industrial, pharmaceutical, food industry, and/or laboratory equipment OR an applicable Associates Degree
Preferred Experience and Skills
Lock-out-tag-out (LOTO)
Shift and Schedule
1st Shift - 7:30am - 4pm, Monday to Friday
Work overtime on weekends
Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.
Who we are …
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for …
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
Not SpecifiedShift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
Number of Openings:
1