Manufacturing Technician; Machine Operator

Overview

Manufacturing Technician (Machine Operator) role at Bio-Techne.

First Shift Position - 6am to 2:30pm. Pay Range: $19.20 - $26.40.

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for operating manufacturing equipment, performing assembly/packing and completing all documentation accurately according to cGMP/ISO standards. Provide written documentation of required data throughout the manufacturing operations in accordance with established SOPs, Work Instructions, and cGMPs/ISO standards. Work independently and as part of a team.

• Understand and follow appropriate standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Regulatory awareness of chemical handling and hazards
• Labeling
• Safety procedures
• Department specific SOPs
• Proper use and basic equipment maintenance
• Follow priorities from supervision.
• Document results. Process and refer to past batch records.
• Complete all compliance trainings as assigned.
• Participate in continuous process improvement efforts.
• Work independently with minimal supervision on routine tasks.
• Ability to support and help others in the team.
• Knowledge of work performed by the department and learning how to perform multiple functions within the department.
• Flexibility to work on multiple tasks with increased effectiveness.
• Primary operator of manufacturing equipment, including equipment changeovers.
• Understand and repair minor mechanical issues with manufacturing equipment.
• Assist in training of new and temporary hires in the Manufacturing Department.
• Assist with equipment pack line or manual pack line operations.
• Identify process improvements and flag areas for improvement.
• Meet quality and productivity expectations.

• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Handbook, SOPs and SWIs and safety guidelines.
• Manages time well and will put in extended time as needed.
• Willingness to accept changes in work from day-to-day within reasonable boundaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned within and outside of the department.

• High School or Associates degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team, with positive communication.
• Strong oral and written English language skills and the ability to read and comprehend English.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
• Experience working in a cGMP/ISO facility is a plus.

• Remain seated in a normal position for extended periods of time up to 8 hours.
• Walk, stand, and move for prolonged periods in a workday.
• Reach up and out with hands and arms.
• Talk and hear, verbally express information.
• Keyboard, 10 keys.
• Repetitive motion; hands, arms.
• Lift up to 25 pounds and carry a distance of 10 feet.
• Use hands to grasp, hold, move and pickup objects continuously.
• Ability to stoop or kneel for a limited amount of time.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Occasionally push/pull up to 200 lbs a distance up to 100 feet.
• Able to spend time in cleanroom, freezer, and areas of increased noise level.

• Competitive salaries with medical, vision, and dental plans starting on day one.
• 401k matching and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Career development through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, events, and a culture of caring and belonging.
• Culture of empowerment and innovation with opportunities to contribute ideas.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.