Production Operator Level I

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. is an international company that collects and fractionates blood plasma to produce and distribute plasma-derived therapeutic products for treating and preventing serious diseases, disorders, and conditions such as Hemophilia, Primary Immune System Deficiencies, and Rh-Sensitization.

About the role

With just a high school diploma or GED, you can launch a career with long-term potential, skill development, and significant earning growth. Our Manufacturing Technician Career Step Plan is designed to help you grow fast:

• Earn up to $50,000 a year ($24/hour) after just 1 year
• Advance to $63,000 a year ($30+/hour) within 18 months as a Manufacturing Technician II

As a Manufacturing Technician, you’ll be part of the team responsible for the compliant execution of manufacturing processes in a cleanroom environment, strictly following cGMP standards, safety guidelines, and all applicable regulations. You’ll gain experience with both manual tasks and advanced automated equipment in the production area.

Schedule

Overnight shift: 6pm–6am

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on execution of manual and automated manufacturing operations. Equipment includes centrifuges, processing tanks set-up and operations, ultrafiltration systems, COP cabinets, CIP stations, and equipment assembly.
• Material handling includes requesting, weighing and addition of chemicals, and suspending solid paste. Assisting with unloading/loading and palletizing product.
• Operate a forklift or hand truck, upon training and certification. Transport product from/to production/warehouse/cold storage.
• Correct and safe operation of equipment, chemicals, and products. Ensure the production area is in the highest state of readiness.
• Participate in continuous improvement teams and implement continuous improvement tools.
• Follow safety/EHS requirements, SOPs, cGMP, work rules, and other company policies.
• Perform removal of hazardous waste.
• Perform production area and associated equipment recovery activities such as cleaning rooms, tanks, skids, miscellaneous equipment, etc.
• Ensure all production materials and PPE are present as required.
• Responsible for ensuring that the work area is maintained in a clean and orderly manner in accordance with cGMP and internal requirements.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Specific training plan to be provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. Some college preferred.
• Must be flexible, able to work extended hours (overtime), and alongside multiple departments.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player and builder.
• Self-motivator.
• Good math skills and ability to perform calculations per batch record.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office and e-mail a plus.
• Sufficient technical competence to organize and lead production activities.
• Problem-solving skills and results-oriented.
• Adaptable to change.

Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay

• Starting pay: $24/hour (~$50,000/year)
• After 18 months: $30+/hour (~$63,000/year)

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Additional benefits available for qualifying employees