High Volume Plant Technician- 2nd shift

Essential Functions

• Promotes and follows all safety requirements as well as good manufacturing practices (GMPs) in job performance as well as during any and all time spent on company property.
• Check and reconcile recorded information and calculations in job folders when delegated by shift supervisor.
• Operate and set up manufacturing equipment (dispensing, blending and tableting equipment) and follow SOPs, cGMP and manufacturing instructions.
• Perform/review quality checks on weight, thickness, hardness and friability of tablets at various stages of the process according to manufacturing instructions and SOPs.
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment and processing to assist other technicians to minimize disruptions to production.
• Perform operator-level machine adjustments and lubrication. Assist technicians with minor machine repairs.
• Obtain and weigh in products for all shifts.
• Move raw materials and product to/from vault, cage, process or storage areas.
• Disassemble and clean equipment, rooms, hallways, washrooms according to department SOPs.
• Maintain product batch, room activity and equipment records.
• Submit product samples to quality laboratories as required.
• Check machines and work area for safe operation.
• Assist in the training of individuals on equipment and processes in the department.
• Oversee flow of projects to ensure availability of materials, equipment, technicians and paperwork as necessary.
• Assist in writing or updating SOPs for the department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
• Operate motorized equipment as licensed and directed.
• Work in and contribute to a team environment.
• Completes all assigned tasks and documentation according to standard.
• Works and communicates effectively in a team environment.
• Continuous improvement focused and quality oriented as such is expected to participate in related activities and events.
• Learns to write and update SOP’s of basic level of complexity.
• Willing and able to proficiently perform all level I functions.
• Acceptable attendance.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Requires basic knowledge and the ability to apply mathematical concepts, spelling, English, and grammar equivalent to a high school education.

Experience: Prefer two years of experience as a Tableting or Blending Technician in order to gain sufficient skill to perform the requirements of the position under minimal supervision.

Other Preferred Skills

Computer skills in Word, Outlook and Excel; proven leadership ability, planning and organization skills, teamwork skills, capability of managing and directing coworkers in a flexible and rapidly changing environment.

Working Conditions

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Medium physical demand requires continuous scooping, dumping, lifting or moving of 5 to 45 kg and frequent moving, pushing, pulling and rolling of up to 100 kg. Physical demand also involves standing/walking, reaching and grasping (75%) and stooping, crouching and sitting. Mental demand requires frequent attention to multiple, repetitive aspects of the tableting process as well as to the details of specific manufacturing instructions, verification of product integrity and recording of information on paperwork. Visual demand is continuous and requires good hand/eye coordination, clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and the ability to bring objects into sharp focus, to identify and distinguish colors, to handle small parts and visually inspect the product for quality standards.

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions: Exposure to active materials requires incumbent to wear a respirator/mask on a regular basis. Protective clothing including shirt, slacks, safety glasses, booties, hairnet and gloves are worn continuously in performance of the job functions. Work hazards include proximity to moving mechanical equipment, exposure to active powder ingredients and dust, odors, cleaning solvents, noise, vibration and poor ventilation.

Location: Hobart, NY. Facility Hours: Monday – Thursday 4:00pm to 2:15am. Must have the ability to work overtime when needed.