Sr. Packaging Specialist

Job Title: Sr. Packaging Specialist

Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite)

Duration: 3+ months, temp-to-hire

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pay Range: $35.00/hr (W2)

Job ID: 371799

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Sr. Packaging Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cGMP clinical packaging operations, label control, and equipment oversight and a proven ability to lead production rooms, maintain quality output from batch records, and train team members.

Responsibilities:

• Lead production rooms and runs from pre-line through execution to post-line activities.
• Perform production electronic batch record (EBR) reviews and ensure quality output.
• Oversee label control, including label printing, creation of master blinding forms, and initial/final label inspections with 100% accountability.
• Manage Fastchain productions and meet 3-day turnaround requirements.
• Serve as JDE subject matter expert for production activities.
• Conduct and document on-the-job training (OJT) for production team members.
• Share responsibility with the Production Manager for schedule adherence and day-to-day room staffing and oversight.
• Assist with investigations for deviations or customer complaints resulting from operational processes.
• Execute clinical operations including blister fill, bottle fill, pouching, carding, vial/syringe inspection, and hand assembly as assigned.
• Inspect blister cavities for missing products, burnt product, foil defects, print registration, missing print, crushed blisters, and seal integrity; place blister units into assigned card locations for multi-fill operations.
• Fill tablet, bottle, desiccant, and closure hoppers; perform hand counts using counting trays.
• Execute de-inking, tablet breaking, placement into oversized capsules, and capsule inspections.
• Inspect bottles for closure alignment and print quality; verify pouch seal integrity and print registration.
• Perform vial, ampoule, and syringe inspections using black and white light boxes.
• Support cold storage packaging operations in ambient and refrigerated environments.
• Use barcode scanners and computers to complete assembly and documentation tasks.
• Clean equipment, product-contact parts, and production rooms per SOPs; complete cleaning logbooks; execute three-bucket mop cleaning of ceilings, walls, and floors.
• Handle look-alike products with strict segregation; on multi-fill projects, work only on assigned product.
• Inspect sealed clinical cards for copy accuracy, seal quality, cleanliness, alignment, and product condition; apply clinical labels manually or automatically with full accountability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in cGMP clinical packaging operations, including blistering, bottling, carding, pouching, and labeling.
• Strong attention to detail with experience handling multiple look-alike products under segregation controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead production rooms, review EBRs, and maintain schedules.
• Experience with label control, inspections, and accountability processes.
• Working knowledge of JDE for production activities and barcoding systems.
• Ability to train and mentor production staff through structured OJT.
• 6+ years of relevant industry experience in a cGMP environment or comparable pharmaceutical/clinical operations experience.
• 4+ years operating and maintaining packaging equipment such as blistering, bottling, and carding systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience supporting deviations, investigations, and continuous improvement activities.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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