packager

packaging operator

operator

material handler

maintenance technician

PAI Pharma

To be fair, this job is very easy but demanding at the same time.   first of all if you are hired as an operator you are basically on an assembly line.   you are dealing with people from different personalities.   a lot of drama on the floor and the management don't care and all they want is more production and complain about not meeting deadlines regardless on how many on the floor are trying their hardest. 

a lot of negativity when you first get there.  when you work you work hours straight no bathroom breaks and they complain if you want to go to the office just to get a sip of water for 1 minute.    you can not have mints, gum or any drinks on the floor and not even on your person or locker.   you are heavily micro managed.  when you do good all you will hear is do better and when you do bad you get a tongue lashing.   

once they train you to be an operator they will keep you there.   they rarely move anyone up the ladder.  My advice unless if you work in the office and not on the floor do not work here.   they treat the packaging department like animals.   

there are some good people there and there are alot of bad apples there.  Avoid the packaging department like the plague, especially 201 building.   they expect way too much out of you.  

Let me explain breaks you get the standard 15 30 15 minute breaks no problem but here is the kicker, you have to go in the locker change into normal close go to break and come back change back and expected to be on the floor in exactly 15 minutes.    

I went back to working in a hot factory where I was not micro managed, and free to do what i want as long as i got the job done and i rather have that than this stuff.    

Maybe this is a good job opportunity for someone that is used to being micro managed and can deal with toxic co workers and toxic bosses but definitely not for me.


No workplace is perfect.  But PAI Pharma is genuinely listening to employees' feedback through employee roundtable discussions and an employee survey that was just launched because they want to create a great culture and be the Top Workplace.  I appreciate that!

The company is growing.  Job openings are posted so people can bid if they want to try something new.  There are career ladders within the various functions so if you take initiative, you can grow.  

There are lots of ways to earn additional money: 
Hourly employees at the plant just got paid a $500 bonus for achieving production and shipping targets.  There is also a perfect attendance program where hourly employees can earn $1,000 at year end for perfect attendance.  If you refer a friend who ends up working for PAI Pharma, you get a $750 referral bonus.  

There is also an on-site doctor's office run by Prisma Health, just for PAI employees and family members.  

As the number one manufacturer of liquid generic pharmaceuticals in the US our products are helping people across the country.  The R&D team is developing drugs to help combat the drug shortage the US is currently experiencing.  


My typical workday isn't like most others, as I have a lot of responsibility that has me working crazy hours, sometimes. I have the support I need to achieve my goals and produce top notch work. My direct manager is a strong advocate of empowering her direct reports to grow and become the best possible version of themselves! Education is encouraged, even if it means you'll eventually leave the company for greener pastures. 
PAI Pharma is a diverse workplace that embraces people's different personalities and ethnicities, and prides itself on their culture of inclusivity. It is a wonderful feeling to walk through work and have people know your name and actually care about you as a human. 
I have never worked anywhere were everyone is so incredibly helpful! Can't figure out how to find or access something you need? No worries! Someone will literally walk you through the process and make sure you have the tools you need to find it again. I am surrounded by people that genuinely want me to succeed, and are sincerely happy to lend a helping hand.
I absolutely LOVE my job and the management team to which I report.

I enjoy PAI because I have many coworkers that I have developed deep friendships with.  We balance one another out in our different positions and always strive to back one another up. 
Although I think there is a great need for the extreme top management in the company to be more concerned about the people who are doing all of the day-to-day work to keep the plant moving, I think for the most part there is a positive and encouraging middle management that actually works hands on with their employees to fix issues.  
Difficult days usually come when there are multiple meetings occurring one after another, with no breaks and yet you are expected to still maintain your workload.
Over the course of my time at PAI, I have gained so much knowledge and experience in the pharmaceutical area, outside of where my degree lies.  I continue to learn more every day form my current Managers especially in growing my abilities to in navigating "corporate" life.   

Timely attendance is required as we all contribute to the larger picture for PAI to remain successful. Managers and supervisors greeted all new hires in the interview process and on the plant tours when applicable showing genuine appreciation for the new hires.
This is an FDA regulated cGMP environment so following SOP`s and gowning out is required. You will be trained and must remain compliant to ensure product safety and quality.
The most difficult aspect of my role is learning what is required as there are many processes and procedures that occur weekly, monthly, biannual or even yearly.
The best part of my role is working with a true mentor that can teach me the career I have chosen and giving me the best opportunity at success. 

Every day is different. We have different machines and production lines for several different health related products. I have learned a lot about the health system and its processes. Management is fully involved in the process improvement, to make it easier for all associates. They will see your best skills: I can tell it because I interviewed for a position with repetitive tasks, but they hired me for other researcher position which matches tremendously better with my skillset for innovation on processes.  The mindset is one of teamwork, there is high respect for everybody's personal and background aspects. You have to be ready to work on standing positions and clean the products out of the machine, but it is not dirty it as sounds. If you are an energic person, you will feel the time flies. 

A typical day at PAI is dynamic, with a mix of collaborative and independent tasks. I've learned the importance of adaptive problem-solving and effective communication. Management is supportive and provides clear guidance, fostering professional growth. The workplace culture is inclusive and encourages innovation. The hardest part of the job is managing tight deadlines under pressure. However, the most enjoyable aspect is the camaraderie among colleagues and the satisfaction of seeing impactful results from our work. Overall, PAI is a rewarding environment that values both personal and professional development.

Typical day varied from super busy to not busy. I learned an incredible amount about the industry that isn't taught in schools from very knowledgeable mentors. Coworkers are all great people, nothing bad can be said about any of them. Hardest part of the job was not knowing how long I would have a job. Most enjoyable part was getting to go to work and learn something new every day. 

Management is in Tampa FL, so they make decisions without ever setting foot in the facility. Many money saving ideas to be had by very experienced people, but there's little to know interest by management utilizing those resources. Local management was great, but they were micromanaged by Tampa.

For them to be manufacturing medicines for hospital its a shame. Short staffed because nobody wants to deal with the BS coworkers. training is NONEXISTENT. They look at you expecting to know how to do the job already. There is no leadership from management or Team leads will straight up tell you “ i dont like training people”. people do whatever they want, while you’re working everyone else is just standing there talking. The job itself isn't hard but the people will make you miserable, its worst than high school. They complain all day about how they’re short staffed but then treat people like their useless. 

Nobody lasts a week, looking for a job as we speak.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Horrible work environment. Management has no clue what’s going on from day to day operations. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They don’t want to allow you to talk to other employees. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Do not recommend. Anyone to work in such conditions. The employees are miserable. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Work, an piece of a break, your break starts the moment you start to leave for break and ends when you get back to your line. So your 15 minute break really ends up being 7 minutes.

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Packager 10 salaries reported	$17.33 per hour
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Material handler 3 salaries reported	$18.42 per hour
Maintenance technician 3 salaries reported	$34.92 per hour

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