Job Description

Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a multinational, specialty pharmaceutical company with a vision of reaching people and touching lives globally as a leading provider of valued medicines. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers and the overall community through the innovation, development, manufacturing and marketing of the highest quality healthcare products.

Established in 1950, Taro\'s world class production facility is located in Brampton, Ontario, with a current team of over 600 Canadian employees. Our company\'s focus on the dermatology sector has made us a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialized topical products with a diverse portfolio of creams, ointments, liquids, and gels.

With support from our parent company, Sun Pharma, one of the world\'s largest specialty generic pharmaceutical companies, we are committed to providing a healthy, safe and rewarding environment for all of our employees.

Our reward packages have been designed to meet the needs of our diverse workforce and their families. For additional information visit: www.taro.com.

What we offer:

A safe and clean; GMP regulated work environment

Opportunities for career growth and development

A competitive wage/salary

Incentive bonus programs that are designed to reward employees for their individual contributions

Benefit programs designed to support our employees and their families, including a comprehensive health & dental benefits package, group RRSP matching program, direct access to healthcare and well-being programs, and paid time off

Employee training and organizational development programs including tuition reimbursement, internal mobility programs, and employee recognition programs

General Summary:

Perform activities within the packaging department pertaining to the filling and packaging of drug product within a cG.M.P. environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete G.M.P. documents, such as the Packaging Work Order.
• Place packaged drug product into case shippers.
• Perform manual functions on the line such as transferring tubes from one conveyor to the next, flip cartons and supply the various magazines / hoppers with components.
• Operate packaging equipment and be able to perform roll changes and basic trouble shooting.
• Perform \xe2\x80\x9cin process \xe2\x80\x9cchecks as directed by the line leader.
• Verify in-process test results, component lot # changes etc.
• Assist with the counting (reconcile) of components used for the packaging operation.
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as washing floors, walls etc.
• Participate in the Line Clearance Process.
• Assist line leaders with documentation and enter data into appropriate applications
• Operate manual fillers and L Bar sealers.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete all GMP Documentation correctly and in a timely manner.
• Complete all training assignments and maintain personal training records.
• Participate in Non Conformance Investigations if required.
• Participate in Internal, Customer and Regulatory Audits.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent Math Skills
• Interacting with shop floor personnel on a daily basis
• Good command of the English Language, verbal , reading and writing
• Ability to use computer including Microsoft and Manufacturing Execution software

Background and Experience:

• Previous experience working in a similar role in a pharmaceutical packaging environment

Problem Solving:

• Problems that may arise, shall be discussed with the line leader and / or the Packaging Supervisor prior to proceeding with corrective actions.

Working Conditions:

• Manual functions require good hand / eye co-ordination.
• A requirement to be sitting, standing, lifting and walking throughout the day.
• Unless pre-arranged the position of the line operator is considered to be a \xe2\x80\x9crotational shift\xe2\x80\x9d based on 37.5 hours per week
• Overtime will be required. This may be additional time during the workweek and / or weekends.

Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. embraces diversity in the workplace and is committed to achieving employment equity. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We ensure that our recruitment practices are supportive of this commitment and do not infringe on any characteristics protected by law.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

NOTE: All employment is conditional upon the completing and obtaining of a satisfactory background check which may include educational, employment, references and criminal records (for which a pardon has not been granted) checks.

AGENCY NOTICE: Please note that Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Services Agreement with an agency / recruiter, Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. will not consider any referrals or agree to payment of referral or recruitment fees. In the event a recruiter or an agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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