Packaging and Inspection PM SHIFT

About Us

Pine is a family-owned and operated pharmaceutical company located in Tonawanda, NY along the beautiful Niagara River in the scenic Riverwalk business park. Our team is growing dramatically to meet the tremendous demand for sterile compounded drugs used by physicians every day across the country. Driven by teamwork, Pine is a prominent leader in the 503B outsourcing space, where we continue to innovate.

What it's like to work here 

Pine was founded on a culture of caring, and not just about the specialty coffees available on-campus! At Pine, our employees care about each other, about our community, and about the patient who will ultimately receive the drugs we are responsible for compounding every day. 

There are a lot of perks working for Pine, including regularly catered lunches, employee appreciation programs, generous discretionary bi-annual profit sharing, healthy work-life balance, and much more! Above all else, Pine Pharmaceuticals is a family-owned and operated company, and employees are treated just like that. Family!

Job Summary:

Inspects, labels, and packages sterile and nonsterile drug products and performs all associated activities (including batch record and critical step documentation). May transport materials, supplies, and finished products to designated locations as needed. Collaborates with production, packaging/inspection, and distribution center personnel as needed to ensure workflow does not stop due to material availability, and proactively helps drive overall operational efficiency. 

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

Initiates and fosters a spirit of cooperation within and between departments. 

- Finished Drug Packaging: 

o Visually inspect, label, package, and ensure proper storage of completed products according to cGMP. 

o Utilize and understand proper gowning and garbing procedures as per applicable SOP. 

o Read and follow all Pine Pharmaceuticals Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to job function. Maintain understanding of all updates to all SOPs. 

o Properly utilize all equipment and perform necessary maintenance activities as needed. 

o Ensure product appearance meets all required specifications. 

o Train as needed for new products. 

- Communicates frequently and works inclusively with Team Leads, Supervisors, MQA, Training and other site personnel to meet the goals of the packaging & inspection department. 

- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, regulatory bodies (FDA, DEA, BOP, DEC, OSHA) and local municipalities. 

- Meets site goals and objectives as part of a team 

Education & Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent required. 

- Prefer two years experience in a related field (manufacturing or pharmacy) 

Knowledge, Skills & Ability:

Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work with others 

- Good oral and written communication skills 

- Good organizational skills and attention to detail 

- Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and individually 

- Ability to give/receive constructive criticism 

- Must be dependable/reliable/punctual, minimal unexcused absences if internal applicant 

 - Computer Proficiency Preferred

 Physical Requirements:PhPysical Requirements / Working Conditions: 

- Must be able to stand on production floor for prolonged periods of time 

- Must be able to walk floor for prolonged periods of time 

- Must be able to sit at an inspection station for prolonged periods of time 

- Must be able to pass visual acuity test 

- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times 

- Must be able to climb small stepladders 

- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE (goggles, gloves, scrubs, frock, hairnet, beard guard, mask) as needed based on work area and materials being handled in accordance with procedures and policies 

Shift is Monday-Friday 3p-11p

After fulfilling one year of service, by request, candidates will be considered for different shifts.

$18/hr + $2/hr Shift Differential