Join Jones Healthcare Group - Where Innovation Meets Purpose!
If you love working hands-on with automated packaging equipment to solve technical and mechanical problems, this role is for you.
If you get inspired by optimizing processes and ensuring production lines operate without interruption, you'll thrive in this positon.
If you are driven to meet high quality and regulatory standards in a dynamic production environment, you'll make a strong conribution here.
As Operator Technician (Packaging Equipment Technician), your responsibilities will include setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a variety of automated and semi-automated packaging equipment. You’ll act as the first responder to technical issues, ensure accurate and compliant documentation, and work closely with your team to keep the line running efficiently. Your technical expertise will be key in maintaining production flow and upholding quality and safety standards in every step of the packaging process.
Your impact:
- Equipment Setup & Operation: Set up, operate, change over, dismantle, and reassemble a range of packaging machines such as bottling, blistering, vialing, and printers.
- Troubleshooting & Efficiency: Perform minor mechanical adjustments and resolve issues quickly to reduce downtime and keep production on track.
- Material Verification: Verify packaging materials against the work order using FIFO practices to ensure accuracy and product integrity.
- Line Clearance & Sanitization: Carry out cleaning and line clearance per standard operating procedures to support compliance and minimize cross-contamination.
- Calibration & Maintenance: Support routine maintenance tasks and recalibrate scales and sensors as needed to ensure consistent accuracy and machine performance.
- Quality Checks: Conduct in-process checks (IPCs), packaging tests, and batch reconciliation to ensure all quality and GMP standards are met.
- Documentation & Compliance: Accurately complete all required documentation in line with cGMP standards and escalate any packaging issues or product defects.
- Collaboration & Support: Work alongside Packers, Production Leaders, and Maintenance Technicians to meet production targets and support overall line performance.
- Material Handling: Replenish packaging supplies, including films, hoppers, and materials, to keep lines running efficiently.
- Training & Guidance: Support onboarding and training for new team members or Operators as required.
- Safety & Standards: Follow all safety, health, environmental, and quality procedures as outlined by internal systems and regulatory requirements.
What you’ll bring
- Values that mirror ours, from the Inside Out: Ingenuity, Nimble, Supportive, Inclusive, Driven, Empathetic\
- High school diploma required; technical diploma or certificate in mechanical/electrical field is an asset
- 1+ years of experience in a GMP-regulated or pharmaceutical/medical device packaging environment
- Solid mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills including knowledge of relays, sensors, and positioning systems
- Familiarity with PLC interfaces, vision systems, and serialization equipment
- Comfortable reading and interpreting SOPs, batch records, and technical documentation
- Basic computer skills and the ability to operate HMI/PLC systems
- Strong attention to detail with excellent documentation habits
- Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
- Ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods in a production environment
- Willingness to work flexible shifts including weekends, overnights, or rotating schedules as needed
- Experience within a pharmaceutical or food environment
- Understanding/familiarity of cGMP
- Experience within a regulated environment packaging/food/pharmaceutical (FDA, Health Canada)
Why Join Jones Healthcare Group
At Jones, you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of healthcare packaging with purpose and care. We take pride in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.
You’ll find opportunities to grow your career, contribute to meaningful projects, and be part of a company that’s been trusted by brands and healthcare providers for over a century.
Learn more about us here: www.joneshealthcaregroup.com.
Total Rewards
We’re offering a competitive compensation of $27.55 per hour, based on a 40-hour work week. Some additional benefits we have offer are:
- Shift premiums and opportunities for overtime
- RRSP program – match up to 5% of your earnings
- Comprehensive benefits program
- Healthcare spending account
- Vacation and floater days
- Special local discounts
- Employee and family assistance program
- Referral bonuses
- Education reimbursement program
- Colleague appreciation events
- and more!
This posting is for an existing opportunity.
Apply today and make a real difference with our team!
Jones Healthcare Group may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. If you have questions about this process, please contact our HR department.
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All candidates interviewed for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their last interview.
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As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Jones Healthcare Group will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Jones Human Resources department at 1.800.265.9093 about your needs, and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.
For all feedback on equity and accommodation needs, please also contact the Human Resources department.
