Job Description

Job Title:  Production Technician (Filling & Capping)

Pay:  $24.00
Shift:  5:45am - 6:15pm
Eligible to enroll in medical benefits.

Job Overview:  The Production Technician will be responsible for assembling, operating, and monitoring state of the art, aseptic equipment following SOP's and GMP.  Knowledgeable of and practice good aseptic techniques to minimize the potential of product contamination as well as understand advanced computerized systems through HMI (Human Machine Interface).

• Perform basic level machine operation, set-up, and troubleshooting, of all state of the art equipment in their area (may include Vial Washer, Depyrogenation Tunnel, Filling Machine, Isolator, Stopper Loading Systems, Capping Machine, Glove Tester, Automatic Loading and Unloading System (ALUS), Lyophilizers, Parts Washers, Component Sterilizers, Stopper Cans, etc. 
• Load Parts Washer, Component Sterilizer, Vial Washer, Filling Machine and Capping Machine with raw materials and format parts.
• Practice and understand aseptic manufacturing principles. 
• Maintains gown qualification, if required by the area.
• Perform microbiological monitoring within the filling machine, ALUS, and capping machine.
• Clean and sanitize equipment.
• Transfer raw materials, operating supplies, and finished product in and out of the manufacturing areas.
• Train and comply with GMP and SOP's.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Minimum of one year working in a Production/Manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, 2-2-3 schedule. 
• Ability to stand on concrete floors for a long period of time. 
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds with bending and lifting.
• Ability to move heavy equipment when necessary.
• Ability to work with hazardous materials including antineoplastic products and raw materials.
• Able to wear PPE.
• Experience in the food, pharmaceutical, or related industry.
• Experience with Aseptic Technique preferred. 
• Math and mechanical knowledge.