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Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Sanofi
Chattanooga, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Mar 2025

About the role

About The Job

Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market. 
 

We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet. That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core. Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands. 


Your job as a Maintenance Technician ​​is responsible for the maintenance and reliability of packaging in compliance with cGMP’s and Standard Operating Procedures, including facilitation of equipment changeover activities 

We deliver consumer-inspired, science-based products and solutions to our consumers worldwide, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. Your job, as Packaging Technician will be to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of diverse packaging machinery, from slat fillers to thermoformers and cappers. You'll be responsible for the equipment's set-up, cleaning, and maintenance, playing a vital part in our production process.

This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers.

 We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification. Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

This role is a 3rd Shift role. Sunday through Thursday Night 11:00pm - 7:30am

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Preventive and corrective maintenance of packaging equipment  

  • Assist packaging personnel in the changeover and operation of packaging equipment 

  • Assist Engineering in the implementation of projects and continuous improvement objectives 

  • Facilitate the setup and adjustment of equipment for different product sizes according to packaging line set up sheets. 

  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities and provide input into improvements or additions to PM routines 

  • Observing equipment in operation to diagnose source of problems affecting line performance and implementing corrective action 

  • Dismantle or partially dismantle equipment and perform repairs, replacing broken or defective parts and return equipment to operation.  

  • Prepare written specifications for major repair parts acquired through established vendors or from various machine shops 

  • Recommend improvements for equipment operation and changeover 

  • Work with packaging operations in to achieve maximum operating efficiency 

  • Maintain clean work areas as required by FDA-cGMP’s 

  • Other duties will be assigned as required 

 

 

ABOUT YOU

  • Education: You must have a High School Diploma or completed GED.

  • Experience: Four (4) years' experience working with automated controls and/or electromechanical manufacturing equipment.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including t

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