Technician - II (AM)

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a manufacturing/packaging environment is required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Experience with general tools and equipment including filling, cartooning, pumps and motorized material handling equipment is preferred.
• Experience with packaging changeover and set-up is required.
• Able to resolve minor and advance difficulties such as starting and stopping fillers, clearing “jam–ups” is required
• Candidates are required to be able to add subtract, divide multiple, calculate average and percentages.
• Excellent command of the English language combined with strong written, comprehension and oral communication skills is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use a computer including Microsoft, SAP and Manufacturing Execution Software (MES) is preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of cGMP’s compliance is required
• Forklift certification is preferred.
• WHMIS training preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude is a must
• Working conditions
• Overtime will be required. This may be additional time during the work week and / or on weekends.
• Unless pre-arranged the position is considered to be a “rotational shift“ based on 37.5 hours per week (bi-weekly rotational is only for continental shift).
• GMP garments required to be worn within the manufacturing environment.
• Physical requirements
• Ability to safely lift up to 60 lbs.
• Operate lifting devices such as drum lifters, pallet trucks and pallet wrappers.
• A significant time will be spent washing and sanitizing equipment resulting in exposure to water, cleaning agents and a high humidity environment.
• Ability to able to stand for long periods of time. Also, bend, squat and walk throughout the day.
• Direct reports