Production Technician

Job Summary

Performs all functions relating to the processing of drug products; consistent with established Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), customer requirements and in conduction with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Responsible for the safe and efficient execution of their job duties, while ensuring product compliance to established standards. The production operator is a position within the manufacturing & packaging departments that is solely responsible for the operations of equipment utilized in the production and packaging of oral solid dose products.

• Executes Batch Record and logbook documentation with detail and accuracy.
• Performs required in-process product quality checks and documents accurately.
• Executes procedures to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Executes the procedures used to clean pharmaceutical production & packaging equipment and facilities.
• Operates pharmaceutical production & packaging machinery and executes procedures for manufacturing such as dispensing, mixing, granulation, coating, encapsulation, milling, blending, compressing, printing, laser drill inspection.
• Executes changeovers.
• Maintains production/packaging reporting for assigned work unit operation.
• Works in collaboration with others as part of a team.
• Assists with on-the-job training of other production trainees and operators.
• Effectively communicates issues to supervisor.
• Assists in identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet departmental and Company objectives.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 0-2 years of Production/Packaging experience is an asset. Strong background in solid dose manufacturing or packaging preferred. Must be capable of working various hours/shifts and weekends when necessary.
• Knowledge of the Metric and English weighing and measurement systems.
• Basic understanding of mechanical machinery and the operating principles of control systems.
• Demonstrated mathematical ability in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios and percentages.
• Ability to use a calculator and computer systems (Word, Excel, SAP, Outlook, SharePoint, Master Control, Success Factors).
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions including SOPs and Batch Record documentation.
• Accurate and precise in recording data and batch information.
• Proficient in reading and writing English to understand work instructions and document results.
• Demonstrated ability to operate pharmaceutical processing equipment and meet required standards of cGMPs.
• Demonstrated understanding of the unit operations and ability to assist with on-the-job training of manufacturing trainees and operators.
• Complete visual inspections and accountably.
• Physical requirements:
  
  stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop or crouch, kneel, reach, pull, push, grasp, feel, talk and hear.
• Individual is in proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current and exposure to chemicals.
• Have clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less with the ability to judge distance and space relationships, bring object into sharp focus and see up and down or to the right or left while fixed on a point.