Operator I, Manufacturing

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Position Description: Responsible for the final packaging of various product lines for the Biotech industry. Employees complete production processes by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instruction Documents. The role involves routine tasks with occasional deviations, requiring moderate complexity. Precision is essential as errors could lead to significant interpretative issues.

Essential Functions:

• Operate and/or monitor production equipment, making necessary adjustments to ensure smooth operations and high-quality results in the work area.
• Collaborate with other technicians to perform filling, labeling, and packaging of products.
• Comprehend production paperwork, including product reconciliation, label reconciliation, labor sheets, product fill checks, and torque checks.
• Follow manufacturing paperwork meticulously without deviating from instructions.
• Handle chemicals and hazardous materials safely.
• Adhere to all company safety regulations and procedures.
• Follow ISO 13485 guidelines and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Clean and sanitize work areas, machines, glassware, or equipment as required.
• Optimally communicate and collaborate with work groups to ensure task and project completion.
• Perform duties in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Be flexible to work overtime and varying shifts.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, talk, hear, and smell.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to sit for extended periods as the need arises by the nature of the work.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work in a moderate noise level environment.

Skills:

• Proficiency in basic packaging techniques, equipment operation, and protocol record retention.
• Comfortable with chemical handling.
• Strong computational skills.
• Capability to complete tasks accurately without deviation.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

Experience:

• Previous production or laboratory exposure is advantageous but not required.