Bio Packaging Technician 3rd Shift Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm - 6:30am

Role Summary

Work as part of a team operating biological packaging lines. Operate packaging equipment and other related tasks. Maintain accurate and concurrent documentation of all tasks completed. Maintain a positive attitude and be able to work well with others in a team environment. Demonstrate good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Record Keeping and Documentation: Maintain and complete accurate records (timecards, batch records, logbooks, etc.).
• Equipment: Operate assigned equipment, i.e., PLC controlled packaging line, vision system, etc.; Clean production equipment and facilities; Set-up/ disassemble production equipment; Operate specific in-process devices associated with the equipment; Operate material handling devices, electric pallet jack, manual pallet jacks, and hi-lifts; Apply the metric system to assigned process calculations.
• SOPs / cGMPs: Follow all SOPs/cGMPs applicable to the area; Apply proper housekeeping techniques; Follow proper dress and secondary gowning policy.
• Safety: Practice good safety techniques in the manufacturing area, including lock-out/Tag-out procedures; Read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs); Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required per SOPs, e.g. safety shoes, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hearing protection, etc.
• Decision Making: Demonstrated ability to delegate questionable issues upward; Follow directions either written or oral; Know when to stop the process for anomalies; Learn to identify "out-of-spec" material.
• Process: Familiar with production/ process flow; Know proper staging and storage location for supplies and equipment; Learn key terminology associated with Biological Manufacturing.
• Communications: Communicate effectively with peers and supervisor; Apply appropriate communication techniques for teamwork.
• Personal Computer Skills: Perform PC tasks.

Qualifications

• Required: H.S. Diploma or equivalent; Language skills - able to read and interpret procedures; Math skills - ability to apply general math skills; Has a basic understanding of mechanical skills and has used various hand tools; Meets the physical requirements of the job.
• Preferred: Technical school certificate, or 1-2 yrs. college; Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment; Experience with vision systems and robotic fillers; Knowledge of PC using Windows-based applications.

Education

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
• Language skills - able to read and interpret procedures.
• Math Skills - ability to apply general math skills.
• Has a basic understanding of mechanical skills and has used various hand tools.
• Meets the physical requirements of the job.

Additional Requirements

• Physical Position Requirements: Apply good lifting techniques; Prolonged periods of standing; Will be exposed to routine lifting of 20-40 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.; Ability to work flexible hours and overtime; Ability to move up and down stairs/ladders.
• Work Environment: Exposure to cleaning chemicals; Exposure to product dust/particulate; Exposure to loud noise.