Production Technician I - Planet Pharma : Job Details

Job DescriptionJob PurposeAssist in the compounding and mixing of Pharmaceutical bulk product. Perform other required departmental duties as required, i.e. cleaning, sanitization, etc.Major Accountabilities• Following set Manufacturing Instructions, SOP's and GMP's, assists compounders in tending mixing tanks, compounding kettles, various mills and mixers, pumps etc. that mix, compound and mill raw materials used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products.• Transfer raw materials from staging areas or compounding areas. Transfers bulk product from compounding to storage areas.• Assists in weighing out specified types and quantities of liquid or solid raw ingredients via automated dispensing systems or manual scales, according to formula.• Transfers completed batches via pump or gravity drop into proper containers for movement to storage or other production departments.• Proactively questions anomalies and utilizes opportunity for additional understanding of problem resolution.• Extracts bulk samples for laboratory analysis. May assist in the handling, dispensing and sampling of hazardous raw materials.• Assists in the daily cleaning/sanitization of kettles, mixers, pumps, utensils and compounding rooms.• Performs daily environmental monitoring according to schedule and SOP.• May assist in the weighing/mixing of sanitizing agents.• Completes required batch documentation records.• Assembles and disassembles pumps, mills, kettles, etc.• Adheres to all applicable procedures, cGMP's, company policies, and all other quality or regulatory requirements (OSHA, DEA, FDA, EMEA, ANVISA, HS&E, etc.). Ensures all work is performed in a safe, effective manner, and in compliance with the appropriate industry and regulatory (FDA, DEA, OSHA) standards, and Departmental, Plant, and Corporate quality and Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) goals.Note: This position may require the labeling, packaging or movement of hazardous (flammable, corrosive, toxic, etc.) waste within the facility. If so, this employee would be trained under OSHA's HAZWOPER standard, 29 CFR 1910.120 as an 8-Hour first responder, 24-Hour incident commander, or a 40-Hour incident commander. In lieu of HAZWOPER training, the employee will receive training on the requirements of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act pursuant to 40 CFR 265.16.All employees that have received the above mentioned training upon hire will receive annual refresher training that covers the OSHA HAZWOPER standard and the requirements of RCRA.To perform this job successfully, an individual must have satisfactory visual acuity and peripheral vision. Visual acuity and peripheral vision screenings may be used to screen applicants.• Satisfactory visual acuity means at least 20/20 vision, corrected or uncorrected.• Satisfactory peripheral vision means a horizontal field of vision of at least 70° in horizontal meridian in each eye.Key Performance Indicators• Manufacture according to Batch Right the First Time (BRFT) by supporting reduction in rejection of batches.• Participate in Behavioral Based Safety Program (BBSP) by complying with all safety procedures and preventive measures (i.e., wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), following lockout/tagout procedures).• Follow proper documentation procedures.Impact on the organization: Critical, Limited Access Manufacturing AreaIdeal Background: Related Pharmaceutical experience with Chemical backgroundEducation: High School Diploma or GED. Associates Degree preferred.Experience: Minimum 1 year experience working with chemicals in cGMP environment• Proficiency in a Dispensary environment, or equivalent• Solid English reading/comprehension skills required to understand detailed SOP, formula and Manufacturing Instructions• Basic mathematical skills. Working knowledge of Metric System.• Ability to comprehend cGMP's & SOP's and identify compliance or non-compliance with same• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and to wear and properly use a half or full-face respirator• May be required to work in full body protective wear for sustained periods while handling Hazardous materials• Ability to maintain a high level of physical activity.• Compounding is a restricted area with a high emphasis on cleaning and sanitary practices.The max pay rate is $23/hr for this postion Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.Fraud Alert: Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.