Perform operations in a line team environment to provide high quality pharmaceutical products on time and in the right quantities to customers. POSITION DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES: Associates will be expected to train and become qualified in all required and preferred skill areas within a reasonable period of time. Comply with all workplace standards and safety procedures, including Lockout Tagout, Current Good Manufacturing Practices cGMPs, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirement... more details
Associate Technician
2nd Shift: Monday through Friday, 3:00PM to 11:20PM; $20/hour
Myerstown, PA
POSITION SUMMARY:
Perform operations in a line team environment to provide high quality pharmaceutical products on time and in the right quantities to customers.
POSITION DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Associates will be expected to train and become qualified in all required and preferred skill areas within a reasonable period of time.
- Comply with all workplace standards and safety procedures, including Lockout Tagout, Current Good Manufacturing Practices cGMPs, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements OSHA, Standard Operating Procedures SOPs, and Company Guidelines.
- Perform equipment setup and changeover activities. Take action to safely reduce equipment setup and changeover times.
- Initiate and establish equipment operating parameters to maximize production, while meeting all product specifications.
- Coordinate the utilization of outside contractors and vendors as needed.
- Perform the daily setup and routine operation of the packaging line, including but not limited to: bottle in-feed, unscrambler, filler, bottle capper, torquer, labeler, vision systems, weighing systems, bar coding systems, sealers, disassembly/assembly, cleaning, resolving equipment stoppages and jams, and all material handling as trained. Perform preventive maintenance tasks as needed and trained.
- Troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives and Servo Drive systems as trained. Inspect packaging components, in-process items, and packaged drug products to assure compliance to specifications, identify any non-conforming item and initiate appropriate actions.
- Palletize both finished and unfinished products, and operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment. Complete, maintain, and update production documentation both electronic and paper to perform material movements, material take-outs and yield determinations by following SOPs and utilizing systems as required such as Systems/Applications/Products SAP , Manufacturing Execution Systems MES , Electronic Batch Records EBRs , etc.
- Take ownership of training and learning to develop high performance competencies such as technical skills, communication skills, and skills to build a team-oriented culture i.e. training team members, motivating and supporting team members, sharing knowledge to continuously improve the process, etc. .
- Meet the production schedules outlined by line team and/or Supervision. Review and approve work output for team members by using validated methods. Perform other duties as trained and assigned.List all Equipment/Machinery used in position: Fork lift, Walkie stacker, hand pallet jack, bottle hopper and unscrammbler, fillers, cottoners, capper hopper and capper, labelers, enercons, retorqers, cartoners, case packers, palletizers, debottler, hand tools, conveying equipment
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Skill Competency Requirements: Good written and verbal communication skills in English required. Must be willing to work overtime as required, based on production demands. Must be willing to work different shifts to support business demands and training needs. Demonstrated ability to read/interpret/follow instructions in regard to workplace documentation, such as SOPs, Operator Manuals, Work Instructions, etc. Must be able to demonstrate a good mathematical aptitude in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, metric system.
Must be cleared to perform the occupational and safety pre-employment physical.
Why should you apply to be a Production Associate?
- Safe, clean, climate-controlled work environment
- Positive, supportive, win-together workplace culture
- Opportunities to learn new skills, obtain on-the-job training and valuable certifications
- Starting pay of $20 or more with opportunities for overtime
What is a typical day as a Production Associate? You’ll be:
- Operating manual and automated equipment to manufacture, assemble, and package product
- Optimizing cycle times, meeting defined engineering standards, and achieving production goals in a team-oriented environment
- Collaborating with various team members to maintain equipment and identify needed repairs
- Identifying opportunities for improvement in the areas of quality, safety, process, material flow, and talent development
A production worker job might be an outstanding fit if you:
- Are at least 18 years of age
- Are comfortable performing physical labor
Perks
While achieving your goals, we’ll provide the perks that support you off the clock. Our perks include ACA healthcare coverage for eligible employees, group insurance options*, holiday pay plan, EAP at no cost, corporate discounts, as well as access to thousands of free courses to help improve and further develop your skills.
This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door with a premier employer and industry leader. Let us help you kick start your career.
Apply to be a Production Associate today!
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