Manufacturing Tech , 3rd Shift

Position: Manufacturing Tech 1, 3rd Shift
Job Description

Working hours will be

Hours:

Sunday - Friday 11pm-7:30am, Overtime every other weekend required

Pay Rate: $15.50/hour + 15% Shift Differential = $17.83

The Process Technician position is responsible for the operation of high speed equipment used in the production and packaging of BacT/ALERT bottles and/or preparing and formulating the liquid reagents that fill the finished BacT/ALERT bottle in a cGMP compliant manner.

• The position may perform or assist in the setup, inspection, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and cleaning of equipment used throughout the BacT/ALERT Manufacturing and Packaging processes.
• Additionally, this individual will be responsible for completing production batches and corresponding documentation for the associated tasks
• AQL inspections, reworks and Material reconciliation that goes along with the batch.

Main

Job Duties:

1. Production

• a. Manufacturing & Packaging:
  Operate high speed manufacturing equipment, in some cases highly automated, using HMI/SCADA interfaces
• b. Formulation: chemical weighing and reagent formulation
• c. Execute production activities per approved Manufacturing Directions while maintaining compliance with all job related SOPs

2. Quality

• a. Ensure that all batch paperwork is completed in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner
• b. Perform and document all processes and procedures in a timely manner, while maintaining compliance with all company and regulatory agency regulations
• c. Provide assistance with the review and revision of Manufacturing Directions and SOPs necessary for the manufacture and packaging of product.
• d. Assist with manufacturing deviation analysis, CAPA actions and other process equipment related quality concerns
• e. Maintain all work areas in a well-organized, clean and tidy manner at all times in compliance with cGMP requirements

3. Safety

• a. Comply with all safety policies and procedures at all times
• b. Appropriately use PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) as required to perform routine and non-routine duties.

4. Other Duties

• a. Generate reports, charts and KPI's and interpret the data to identify problems, and proceed with proper decision making
• b. Assist with executing validation protocols associated with manufacturing/packaging equipment and procedures including revalidation as scheduled or required to maintain systems in a validated state
• c. Perform computer applications
• d. Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Education & Experience:

1. Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivlent

2. Minimum of 0-1 years in a regulated production/operations environment

3. Certification in Bioworks Program preferred

4.

Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of high speed, highly automated, production equipment preferred.

Physical & Other Requirements:

• Ability to Lift 25-50lbs frequently and throughout shift
• Ability to push and pull 50-100lbs frequently and throughout shift
• Performs all job functions and responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ability to regularly climb stairs to perform work.
• Ability to operate motorized pallet jacks.
• May be exposed to and require the handling of chemicals, antibiotics and/or hazardous materials.
• May be exposed to strong odors incurred during media production or other operations.
• Job Duties are performed wearing various types of PPE and cGMP which include but are not limited to a hairnet, beard cover, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves, PAPR, face mask and lab coat.
• Make-up and jewelry are prohibited in certain areas of Manufacturing.
• Ability to maintain reliable and punctual attendance
• Ability to work overtime as required to support a 24/7 production operation