Manufacturing Associate I

Job Responsibilities:

• The candidate will interact with auto/manual equipment, set-up, changeover and clean various automated and manual packaging equipment in strict accordance with SOP’s, Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety policies/procedures. Document production activities in batch records, log sheets, attachments and/or electronic Batch Records.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of packaging materials.
• Follow operational procedures and both written and verbal instructions from the supervisor/Manager.
• Perform manual packaging on an assembly line. Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. and move heavy objects (e.g., product vial cages, pallets of packaging materials).
• Ability to stand for 3 hours while manual packaging. Identify and communicate process deviations to the supervisor.
• Keep all training up to date and retrain prior to expiration date.
• Work with hazardous materials (e.g., Isopropyl Alcohol, Butanone).
• Work closely with various level manufacturing and support personnel in a dynamic and team-oriented environment. Routinely and safely handle high value product vials in various stages of packaging completion.
• Use computer-based systems for data collection, data analysis, timecards, e-mail and inventory management.
• Follow both written and verbal instructions from the supervisor/Manager. Periodically check and maintain flammables cabinet, satellite hazardous waste accumulation station.
• Optimizes automated packaging equipment for performance. This is a daytime position with occasional weekend work.

Skills:

• Packaging, Manufacturing, GDP

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma / GED required
• 2-10 years working in Packaging and Good Documentation Practices Environment.
• Demonstrated basic math skills and communication skills.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Experience using Word and Excel as well as ERP systems.
• Minimum 2+ years working in a packaging, or equivalent manufacturing environment.
• Preferred Qualifications: Minimum 6 years working in a packaging, or equivalent manufacturing environment.
• Special Working Conditions Packaging operations require gowning consisting of hairnet, beard cover, lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, shoe covers and task specific personal protective equipment.
• Packaging operations require retrieval (and subsequent storage) of product vials from a 2- 8°C cold room.