Label Inspector - Pharma - 2nd shift

Pharmaceutical company located near Hauppauge seeks an experienced Label Inspector for their rapidly growing company!

This is a temp to hire position - ideal for someone who is currently NOT employed.

Training will take place during the DAY shift, Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

After two-three weeks, the shift will switch over to 2nd, Monday - Friday 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

** THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO HANDLE THE BELOW JOB DUTIES! **

Label Inspector

Principal duties and responsibilities for this position include:

• Inspects and releases all incoming labeling materials, using master overlays, UPC scanner, and visual defect inspection
• Documents releases on proper AQL paperwork for each incoming lot of labels
• Counts all incoming labels and returns and ensures proper storage in the assigned location
• Validates scanner and web technology daily and annually
• Stages labels for all packaging jobs which includes deduction of labels from inventory cards
• Documents label release in log book and files inventory cards
• Reconciles all packaging paperwork and notes if any corrections are needed
• Documents returns on inventory records
• Helps investigate inventory discrepancies as needed
• Supplies monthly/ quarterly inventory of labels for customers
• Maintains and organizes label rooms
• Assists in making samples for customers and marketing
• Label destruction / returns
• Issues IFC’s to packaging to the packing department
• Assist in the day to day duties of the department (copies, pulling paperwork, and batches, cleaning)

Label Assistant

• Creates initial AQL paperwork for each incoming lot of labels, and ensures the proper documents are attached
• Creates Current Approved/ Customer Approved Master Label / IFC forms (which overlays are made from)
• Documents all incoming labeling receipts in log book
• Daily Performance check on the Scan gun and documents results in log book
• Inspects and release label components using AQL paperwork (Final Release)
• Special customer request (i.e. scan packaging slips for Life Extension)
• Releases staged packaging jobs, and properly store them in the assigned location
• Assist in Blister Prints mat approvals
• Reconciles all packaging paperwork and notes if any corrections are needed
• Create/ Approves “Packaging Instructions” masters
• Maintains organized files of all approved proofs / customer approvals
• Supplies monthly/ quarterly inventory of labels for customers
• Assist in documenting returns on Inventory cards
• Assist in counting labeling when needed
• Label destruction / returns
• Checks IFC’s issued to the packaging department

Qualifications:

· Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a related role

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Must be able to stand for an entire shift

· Must be able to bend, twist, and squat

· Must have good vision, aided by glasses if necessary

· Experience in pharmaceutical environment preferred

· In-depth knowledge of cGMPs, FDA, CFR requirements, and general safety