Production Technician I, 2nd Shift Full-Time Monday-Friday

About the role

The Production Technician I and II at Cresilon® are responsible for the aseptic manufacturing of the company's products for the animal health industry. The position involves operating and maintaining various production, assembly, and testing equipment, performing quality control tasks, and adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Responsibilities

• Perform line clearance of assigned production areas as required
• Operate production, assembly, and testing equipment, including heat sealers, bar code scanners, weighing scales, tumblers, autoclaves, filling equipment, and packaging equipment
• Formulate, fill, and pouch product in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Troubleshoot all operating deviations and issues and coordinate with other functions when required
• Report both machine and operating deviations to area supervisor or designee
• Perform routine, preventative maintenance on equipment
• Clean and disinfect the manufacturing spaces and equipment
• Perform visual inspection of components and/or product in accordance with SOPs and cGMPs
• Package and ship raw materials for sterilization
• Perform material receiving, staging, material movements, and material replenishment as per SOPs
• Transport samples, materials, and equipment between multiple facilities
• Complete data entry and generate reports for material inventory movements
• Maintain a clean production environment during shift
• Report all actual, near misses and potential accidents for further investigation
• Avoid near miss situations and assist in their resolution
• Assist in investigation of all actual, near misses and potential accidents
• Support project commissioning and validation activities, as necessary
• Prepare samples or prototypes as required for testing, or other evaluations
• Monitor the plant status and liaise with colleagues of other departments to ensure there is no interruption to manufacturing process
• Complete all required trainings: Read and Understand (TM1), Computer Based Training with Quiz (TM2), Instructor Led (TM3/TM4), and On-the-Job Trainings (TM5)
• Oversee training of junior employees on production processes as assigned
• Ensure proper communication and handling over of shift duties
• Support Environmental and Personnel Monitoring (EM/PM) activities as directed

Requirements

• HS Diploma or Equivalent with 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry
• OR 2 or 4 year degree with 0+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to read, understand, and execute written work instructions
• Ability to complete documentation accurately
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to become gowning qualified to work in a cleanroom environment
• Ability to problem solve and achieve business objectives
• Willingness to be flexible, and open minded to new processes or changes in direction
• Team oriented, building relationships with peers and managers in a proactive manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must be able to work overtime and/or second shift when needed