Packaging Technician 5- 3rd shift

Use Your Power for Purpose

Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need. 

What You Will Achieve

• Supporting development and execution of Capital Projects, corrective actions, and continuous improvement ideas.

• Perform all tasks in strict compliance with operating procedures, best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Dependable – Follows unit / area / plant requirements and guidelines.

• Demonstrate leadership behaviors within the unit, taking ownership and accountability of the production schedule, product quality, and leading by example.

• Willing to assist other production units in order to meet unit / site goals.

• Perform a variety of miscellaneous tasks in support of the Kalamazoo Site objectives.

• Demonstrating growth mindset to share best practices and utilize downtime effectively.

• Completing and maintaining all required training on time, to maintain training at or above Site Goal

• Perform all operating duties as required by operating unit.

• Operate selected production process equipment.

• Assist or perform setup of selected equipment with guidance from leadership.

• Perform Line clearances and cleaning.

• Perform necessary process checks including, but not limited to, package checks, hourly audits, etc.

• Perform equipment and facility compliance assessments.

• Consistently displays Pfizer Core Value behaviors in accordance with Pfizer Core Competencies: Seizes accountability; grows self; change agile; self-awareness; commits to one Pfizer; peer relationships.

• Train and mentor new colleagues and TCW’s.

• Provide feedback to leadership regarding issues and errors with GMP documentation.

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience

• Proficiency in math and reading skills for understanding Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (also cGMP), and Batch Record comprehension

• Ability to follow instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form

• Capability to perform tasks under demanding conditions

• Basic computer skills for data entry and equipment operation

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Familiarity with automated packaging equipment

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity
   

Physical/Mental Requirements

Considerable standing. Walking, bending reaching and lifting up to 42 pounds.

Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination is required.

This position requires the manual packaging of products.

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements

This is a 3rd shift position, 11pm-7:30am. Positions can be staffed across all three shifts based on business needs. Weekend, holiday, and overtime may be required to meet business or customer needs.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Other Job Details:
Last day to apply: September 21st, 2026.
 

 

 

The salary for this position ranges from $21.78 to $36.30 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - Michigan - Kalamazoo location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

 

 

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

 

 

Manufacturing