Senior Packaging Operator 503B (1st shift)

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.  

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on four core values: People, Quality, Service and Innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.  

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.  

Senior Packaging Operators play a critical role in ensuring smooth packaging operations by adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, maintaining safety standards, and delivering high-quality output. This position leads production line setup, conducts routine maintenance, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and ensures accurate documentation to support audits and inspections. Through continuous training and teamwork, Senior Packaging Operators contribute to Empower’s mission of expanding access to quality, affordable medications that help people live healthier, happier lives.

• Executes packaging processes in strict compliance with cGMP, standard operating procedures, environmental and safety guidelines, and other applicable regulations.
• Conducts manual visual inspections, qualifies products per visual inspector standards, performs in-process checks, logs data in batch records, operates automated inspection equipment, prints labels, packages vials, and maintains defect test kits.
• Verifies weight and calibration of scales and balances, ensures packaging lines are clean and organized, and prepares the area for operations.
• Leads packaging line setup, manages changeovers, performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting, collaborates with cross-functional teams for area qualification, facilitates training, and supports special projects to meet production schedules.
• Maintains accurate records of production output, machine performance, and deviations while ensuring compliance with GMP and FDA regulations through participation in audits and inspections.

While performing the job responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain stationary for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee must regularly move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. At least 20/20 near-sighted vision with or without corrective lenses is required. Average or normal color vision is required. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods for consecutive days. Employees must be able to lift to 30 lbs.

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to follow detailed written or oral instructions accurately while contributing to team goals around safety, quality, and delivery through effective communication and collaboration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, supporting seamless documentation and task management.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant coursework or certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of 7 year experience in previous packaging role within pharmaceutical industry or a combination of education and experience required.

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/