Packaging Setup Technician

Apotex Inc.

. Work as a team member to meet and exceed safety, quality and productivity targets .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeNorth York • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$37,216 - CA$52,103 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in packaging operations within a GMP environment, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards. Proficient in executing packaging orders, conducting quality checks, and maintaining documentation practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Packaging OperationsQuality AssuranceOccupational Health & Safety ComplianceDocumentation Practices

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Hard Skills

Packaging Equipment OperationQuality ChecksNumeric SkillsStandard Operating Procedures (SOP)Changeover Procedures

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTeam PlayerPositive AttitudeFlexibilityInitiative

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeApoWeb

Industry Keywords

Food IndustryPharmaceutical IndustrySafety MeetingsContinuous ImprovementEnvironmental Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work as a team member to meet and exceed safety, quality and productivity targets
Perform daily packaging operations in compliance with company policies and Good Manufacturing Practices
Comply with Ontario Occupational Health & Safety requirements and Apotex procedures
Attend safety meetings and proactively prevent incidents and accidents
Report safety incidents, near misses and accidents immediately
Perform packaging duties according to Standard Operation Documents
Access current information and documents through official corporate sources such as ApoWeb
Exhibit Good Documentation Practices
Conduct quality checks as directed by technicians, supervisors and in-process Quality Assurance members
Report quality deviations and contribute to continuous improvement
Execute Packaging Orders efficiently according to company documents and regulatory requirements
Operate packaging equipment within specifications and report equipment problems to mechanical staff
Maintain packaging component supplies during operations
Participate in changeovers, sanitation and equipment setup, including assembly and disassembly
Select, care for and use tools, parts and equipment appropriately
Communicate necessary information accurately and on time
Support the team in delivering business results
Adhere to compliance programs, quality, safety, environmental and HR policies
Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Grade 12 education or recognized equivalent
Able to lift weights up to 20 kg
Able to meet the standard physical demands in a manufacturing environment
Proven ability to express oneself clearly in English, written and verbal
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written work instructions without errors
Numeric skills to understand and achieve business targets
Reliable attendance and punctuality
Self-managed team player with a positive attitude, cooperation, communication, flexibility and initiative to acquire functional skills
Previous Packaging Operator experience in a GMP environment, such as food or pharmaceutical industry, is an asset
Basic experience using internet environments and MS Office tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus programs based on position in the organization
Comprehensive benefits
Pension plan
Learning and development opportunities
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities during recruitment