Production Assistant - Vialing​/Labeling & Packaging

Position: Production Assistant I - Vialing/Labeling & Packaging
Introduction  Werfen is a growing, family‑owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.

Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.
Overview   

Job Summary
The Production Assistant will perform tasks and administrative aspects regarding filling, labeling and packaging operations according to department procedures, specifications or work instructions. This includes starting up/breaking down operations, clearing operations areas, calculating component usage, verifying counts of products in and out of operations, and visual inspections of products for defects.
Responsibilities   Key Accountabilities
Responsible for performing daily work activities in accordance with company safety policies, procedures and practices, as required by the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Internal Responsibility System.
Ensures filling, labeling and packaging procedures are completed according to documented protocols and within defined schedule time frames.
Ensures department records are legible and meet requirements specified by company-defined protocols.
Maintains an understanding of required safety standards/regulations and biohazardous disposal procedures in accordance with WHMIS and Ministry of the Environment regulations.
Understand the basics of GMP and ISO requirements for critical processes related to in vitro diagnostic devices.
Meets achievement levels established for defined personal and departmental performance objectives.
Has a basic understanding of raw materials, components, waste materials and any associated chemicals and biosafety hazards.
Maintains inventory records and assists in ensuring component supplies are maintained to meet company production requirements.
Understands filling, labeling and packaging processes and related equipment including required maintenance, cleaning and operational procedures necessary to maintain GMP and ISO compliance.
Has general understanding of activities of all company departments.
Maintains a neat, organized, clean department. Maintains organized documentation and files.
Interacts cooperatively and positively with co‑workers and the employees of other departments and receives direction well from superiors.
Maintains compliance with all applicable company policies & procedures, safety practices and regulatory requirements.
May assist in other departmental activities such as validation when required.
Networking/Key Relationships
Works closely with other production (manufacturing) members, quality control, quality assurance, customer service, and shipping.
Qualifications   Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:
High School Diploma
No related experience and/or training required
Ability to speak, read and write English
Skills & Capabilities:
Language

Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathmatical

Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization…