Environmental Monitoring Technician - 1St Shift; Sparks, Nv

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Independently performs environmental monitoring as written in NOW’s Microbiology Laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedure.
• Perform routine environmental monitoring of surfaces, water, and air.
• Performs visual inspection of production workstations for maintenance and sanitation work orders.
• Collects swab sample for ATP, Allergen, and Pathogen testing.
• Collects air and water samples for testing.
• Reports environmental monitoring results for trending.
• Communicates with other departments regarding corrective actions, out-of-specifications and out-of-trend results.
• Monitors soap and sanitizer concentration on all sanitation rooms.
• Complies with Safety and cGMP requirements.

Supports a culture of safe production and exhibits safe work practices. Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in safety activities. Effectively provides and accepts constructive peer-to-peer feedback on safety performance. Adheres to policies, procedures, SOP’s, safe work practices, and safety policies and procedures. Reports ALL workplace incidents to supervisor immediately. Communicates concerns to supervisor, reports hazards, and provides input on prevention.

Properly uses, wears, and stores Personal Protective Equipment when required. Participates on safety teams and/or completes safety-related activities as part of regular job responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• HS diploma or equivalent and six months experience working in a cGMP environment or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations required.

Competency as shown by accuracy of work and meeting productivity levels set by the supervisor.

Demonstrated ability to consistently meet quality, safety, performance, and efficiency goals. Good time management and organizational skills; ability to work independently, prioritize and calmly handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; demonstrate a strong sense of urgency; and flexibility to change tasks frequently. Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making and troubleshooting skills. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills; ability to communicate effectively with others;

strong attention to detail skills; and demonstrated high quality of work. Ability to train others. Consistently follows all company policies and procedures, including all safety policies and procedures. For Bloomingdale employees, ability to work at both the 391 and 395 facilities.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as product specifications, departmental instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals (S.O.P.). Ability to accurately complete paperwork. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Good active listening skills.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, averages, ratios, proportions, and the metric system to practical situations.

Ability to compare results to specifications and determine if result meets requirements. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions. Good problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

• Computer proficiency, including with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including off shifts and weekends.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made…