Product Inspector

Summary

Associate Inspector: This position requires scanning of Source Plasma units and removal of unsuitable units utilizing the Plasma Management System (SGP). Functions are performed according to specific Standard Operating Procedures, quality, and safety standards and insuring accuracy. A visual inspection of plasma units is also performed, to remove any units which are unacceptable for further manufacturing (e.g. damaged, broken port/tube, RBC, or removal rejections). Throughput Standards and Schedule Targets should be met consistently.

Certified Inspector: Position requires scanning and removal of unsuitable plasma units utilizing the Plasma Management System (SGP). A visual inspection of plasma units is also performed, removing any units which are unacceptable (e.g. damaged, broken port/tube, RBC, or backup sample rejections). Employee must be able to perform secondary verifications and Perform end of PU line clearances.

Responsibilities

• Scanning and inventorying plasma units assigned to a production unit (PU) utilizing a barcode reader
• Identifying and removing units according to various rejection criteria found during visual inspection
• Removal of unsuitable plasma units marked for removal in SGP during the PU process
• Identifying and blocking units from further production when units fail to meet customer requirements
• Identifying unreleased units and transferring those units into sub shipments during the PU process
• Verification of sub-shipment identification and location at the end of the PU process
• Print/reprint labels as necessary utilizing SGP
• Identifying and entering abnormalities into SGP via the Statistics function
• Clearing the production line of all material processed in a completed PU before starting the next PU process
• Ensuring plasma does not exceed the allowable time out of freezer during production
• Scanning of archive samples vials assigned to a Sample Archive (SA) utilizing a barcode reader
• Completing the partial PU cases between PUs
• Maintaining cGMP compliance by ensuring a high level of cleanliness and organization
• Interpreting and following written procedures
• Maintaining record accountability and demonstrating accuracy
• Performing job duties with minimal supervision while consistently meeting department throughput standards
• Cross training in the Material Handling department
• Knowledge of SGP Status codes and Disposition Codes
• Knowledge of labeling Requirements
• Line Clearance at the end of a Plasma Process

Additional Requirements

• Ability to listen to and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)
• Navigate and understand Microsoft Word/Excel, using Outlook Email, Microsoft Teams, and file management
• Able to make fast simple movements of hands and arms to maintain work pace
• Exceptional focus to detail

Occupational Demands

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery. Exposure to high levels of noise and to extreme cold below 32*. Occasional entry into confined spaces requiring kneeling and squatting. Operates forklifts, tractors and power equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, safety shoes, gloves and garments. Work is performed standing and walking for 6-8 hours per day. Bending and twisting neck and waist for 6-8 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands. Frequent moderate lifting and carrying of 15-44lbs. Frequent heavy lifting and carrying of 45lbs. with a maximum lift of 50lbs. Hearing acuity essential. Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye.