{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"52fc4692b4d7cd86674eaa21","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/52fc4692b4d7cd86674eaa21","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/52fc4692b4d7cd86674eaa21","title":"Packaging Operator - Shift 3","description":"Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.\nOur product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.\nWhile our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.\n\nWhy join Team Simtra? Because we:\nMake it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.\nMake it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.\nMake it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.\nMake it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.\n\nThis role:\nThe Packaging Operator works within the Finishing/Packaging Complex. They inspect, label, and package pharmaceutical products to meet client demand and expectations. They contribute to creating an environment where teamwork, productivity, safety, identity, strength, purity and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished product. This position reports to the Finishing Supervisor.\nShift 3 Hours: 10:45PM-6:45AM\nThe responsibilities:\nLabel, package, and document per written instructions\nPackage product in boxes, cartons, syringes, vials, blisters\nCount materials/product to ensure accurate count\nApply labels to various components\nReplenish packaging materials to areas/work cells as directed by Group Leader\nMonitor and document TOR (time out of refrigeration)\nComplete batch record protocol steps at the time of performance\nInspect, verify and track\nScan printed materials Manually examine printed materials and products to ensure specifications are met, including variable text printed on-line\nVerify incoming materials for use\nInspect product/materials for defects\nPerform bar code and systems challenges (as applicable) for equipment used\nComplete end of batch reconciliation and count verification\nRetrieve product samples\nMonitor and ensure appropriate downtime and efficiency information is logged accurately\nSet-up, tear down and clear\nParticipate and assist with line clearance activities\nRemove batch related materials from production area\nEnsure electronic inventory transactions for inventory tracking movement and material verification are completed\nClean and clear debris from all work areas\nDispose of rejects in the appropriate disposal area following reconciliation\nStage materials in the appropriate designated locations\nEnter and verify information in logbooks, as needed\nApply representation samples to the batch records as required\nIndicate appropriate signals with HMI (human machine interface) to track clearance, set-up, time, etc.\nOther\nRequired to maintain attendance in accordance with the Bloomington Attendance Policy\nScheduled weekend overtime will be required\nVisual acuity 20/20 with or without corrective vision and ability to pass color blind test\nEnsure all safety practices are followed and keep area clean and clear of hazards\nThe work environment:\nControlled pharmaceutical environment including wearing long sleeves, safety toe shoes, gloves and safety glasses. Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of automated and semi-automated packaging lines.\n\nDesirable qualifications:\nTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions:\nGood communication skills\nGood documentation skills, including legible handwriting\nGood interpersonal skills\nBasic computer skills\nBasic math skills\nKnowledge of standard operating procedures, specifications, and job-specific training materials\nRequires the operations of multiple types of equipment related to the packaging operations as well as hand operated equipment including, but not limited to, such things as barcode scanners, scales and tape gun\n\nPhysical /safety requirements:\nOccasional (0-33%)\nWalking, climbing stairs and ladders, overhead reaching and/or lifting, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling\nLifting up to 38 lbs\nCarrying up to 30 lbs\nFrequent (34-66%)\nSitting, standing, reaching forward, object handling, fingering, fine hand coordination, simple and firm hand grasping, operating controls\nLifting and carrying up to 32 lbs\nPushing and pulling up to 16 lbs\nConstant (67-100%)\nObject handling, fingering, fine hand coordination, simple hand grasping, firm hand grasping\nFinal candidates for Packaging Operator will be required to pass a post offer/pre-employment job placement examination which will test the physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.\n\nAdditional requirements:\nEducation and Experience: High School diploma or GED required, 6 months of previous Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing experience preferred.\nLanguage skills: must be able to understand, speak, read and write English in order to comply with necessary SOP', job-specific training materials, GMP's, and other manuals.\n\nIn return, you'll be eligible for[1]:\nDay One Benefits\nMedical & Dental Coverage\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nLife and AD&D Insurance\nSupplemental Life Insurance\nSpouse Life Insurance\nChild Life Insurance\n401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match\nTime Off Program\nPaid Holidays\nPaid Time Off\nPaid Parental Leave and more\nAdoption Reimbursement Program\nEducation Assistance Program\nEmployee Assistance Program\nCommunity and Volunteer Service Program\nEmployee Ownership Plan\nAdditional Benefits\nShort and Long-Term Disability Insurance\nVoluntary Insurance Benefits\nVision Coverage\nAccident\nCritical Illness\nHospital Indemnity Insurance\nIdentity Theft Protection\nLegal and more\nOnsite Campus Amenities\nWorkout Facility\nCafeteria\nCredit Union\n[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26\n\nDisclaimer\nThis job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nSimtra is an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.\nData Privacy\nTo learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Privacy Policy:\nPrivacy Policy — Simtra BioPharma Solutions","company":"Simtrabiopharmasolutions","rawCompany":"simtrabiopharmasolutions","city":"Minneapolis","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T13:06:09.084Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9111.00","title":"Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders","slug":"packaging-and-filling-machine-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"53-7064.00","title":"Packers and Packagers, Hand","slug":"packers-and-packagers-hand"},{"code":"51-9199.00","title":"Production Workers, All Other","slug":"production-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"325412","title":"Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"pharmaceutical-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"561910","title":"Packaging and Labeling Services","slug":"packaging-and-labeling-services"},{"code":"325414","title":"Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing","slug":"biological-product-except-diagnostic-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Packaging Operator - Shift 3","description":"Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.\nOur product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.\nWhile our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.\n\nWhy join Team Simtra? Because we:\nMake it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.\nMake it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.\nMake it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.\nMake it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.\n\nThis role:\nThe Packaging Operator works within the Finishing/Packaging Complex. They inspect, label, and package pharmaceutical products to meet client demand and expectations. They contribute to creating an environment where teamwork, productivity, safety, identity, strength, purity and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished product. This position reports to the Finishing Supervisor.\nShift 3 Hours: 10:45PM-6:45AM\nThe responsibilities:\nLabel, package, and document per written instructions\nPackage product in boxes, cartons, syringes, vials, blisters\nCount materials/product to ensure accurate count\nApply labels to various components\nReplenish packaging materials to areas/work cells as directed by Group Leader\nMonitor and document TOR (time out of refrigeration)\nComplete batch record protocol steps at the time of performance\nInspect, verify and track\nScan printed materials Manually examine printed materials and products to ensure specifications are met, including variable text printed on-line\nVerify incoming materials for use\nInspect product/materials for defects\nPerform bar code and systems challenges (as applicable) for equipment used\nComplete end of batch reconciliation and count verification\nRetrieve product samples\nMonitor and ensure appropriate downtime and efficiency information is logged accurately\nSet-up, tear down and clear\nParticipate and assist with line clearance activities\nRemove batch related materials from production area\nEnsure electronic inventory transactions for inventory tracking movement and material verification are completed\nClean and clear debris from all work areas\nDispose of rejects in the appropriate disposal area following reconciliation\nStage materials in the appropriate designated locations\nEnter and verify information in logbooks, as needed\nApply representation samples to the batch records as required\nIndicate appropriate signals with HMI (human machine interface) to track clearance, set-up, time, etc.\nOther\nRequired to maintain attendance in accordance with the Bloomington Attendance Policy\nScheduled weekend overtime will be required\nVisual acuity 20/20 with or without corrective vision and ability to pass color blind test\nEnsure all safety practices are followed and keep area clean and clear of hazards\nThe work environment:\nControlled pharmaceutical environment including wearing long sleeves, safety toe shoes, gloves and safety glasses. Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of automated and semi-automated packaging lines.\n\nDesirable qualifications:\nTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions:\nGood communication skills\nGood documentation skills, including legible handwriting\nGood interpersonal skills\nBasic computer skills\nBasic math skills\nKnowledge of standard operating procedures, specifications, and job-specific training materials\nRequires the operations of multiple types of equipment related to the packaging operations as well as hand operated equipment including, but not limited to, such things as barcode scanners, scales and tape gun\n\nPhysical /safety requirements:\nOccasional (0-33%)\nWalking, climbing stairs and ladders, overhead reaching and/or lifting, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling\nLifting up to 38 lbs\nCarrying up to 30 lbs\nFrequent (34-66%)\nSitting, standing, reaching forward, object handling, fingering, fine hand coordination, simple and firm hand grasping, operating controls\nLifting and carrying up to 32 lbs\nPushing and pulling up to 16 lbs\nConstant (67-100%)\nObject handling, fingering, fine hand coordination, simple hand grasping, firm hand grasping\nFinal candidates for Packaging Operator will be required to pass a post offer/pre-employment job placement examination which will test the physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.\n\nAdditional requirements:\nEducation and Experience: High School diploma or GED required, 6 months of previous Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing experience preferred.\nLanguage skills: must be able to understand, speak, read and write English in order to comply with necessary SOP', job-specific training materials, GMP's, and other manuals.\n\nIn return, you'll be eligible for[1]:\nDay One Benefits\nMedical & Dental Coverage\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nLife and AD&D Insurance\nSupplemental Life Insurance\nSpouse Life Insurance\nChild Life Insurance\n401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match\nTime Off Program\nPaid Holidays\nPaid Time Off\nPaid Parental Leave and more\nAdoption Reimbursement Program\nEducation Assistance Program\nEmployee Assistance Program\nCommunity and Volunteer Service Program\nEmployee Ownership Plan\nAdditional Benefits\nShort and Long-Term Disability Insurance\nVoluntary Insurance Benefits\nVision Coverage\nAccident\nCritical Illness\nHospital Indemnity Insurance\nIdentity Theft Protection\nLegal and more\nOnsite Campus Amenities\nWorkout Facility\nCafeteria\nCredit Union\n[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26\n\nDisclaimer\nThis job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nSimtra is an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.\nData Privacy\nTo learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Privacy Policy:\nPrivacy Policy — Simtra BioPharma Solutions","datePosted":"2026-08-05T13:06:09.084Z","dateModified":"2026-08-05T13:06:09.084Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Simtrabiopharmasolutions","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Minneapolis","addressRegion":"MN","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"52fc4692b4d7cd86674eaa21"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/52fc4692b4d7cd86674eaa21"}}