Operations Technician - 2Nd Shift

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

• Operates automated and non-automated packaging equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

• Prepares packaging equipment for production according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

• First responder to challenges with packaging equipment

• Performs equipment set-up and dial on packaging equipment including but not limited to: product flow alignment, container size change adjustment, selection of correct qualified recipe parameters, set-up of qualified vision/inspection systems and verification of proper functionality of detection/rejection systems

• Ensure all tasks are completed in a safe manner

• Partners with maintenance personnel to reduce overall line downtime, and develop a deeper operational knowledge of equipment

Automated and Non-Automated Packaging Equipment | SOPs and GMPs

• Load packaging material into process flow

• Move packaging material to different locations on the packaging line

• Inspect material rejected from equipment for defects prior to repackaging

• Waste material which cannot be repackaged

• Utilizing Tracksys data, trend and escalate equipment performance issues to maintenance and reliability teams as appropriate.

• Document activities within applicable batch documentation

• Clear/Clean packaging equipment

• Inspect packaging equipment post cleaning

• Setup and adjust the equipment

• Use appropriate tools

• Ensure proper alignment

• Ensure proper clearances

• Partners with maintenance personnel to assist with non-routine equipment repairs, including helping with repairs under guidance of maintenance, initiating work orders and retrieving parts from the stockroom as required.

• Provides occasional assistance to maintenance personnel that are executing PMs in order to develop a better operational understanding of the equipment functionality

First Responder to Packaging Equipment Challenges

• Determine if the challenge is due to the equipment or the component being run on the equipment

• Gather/Document key information at time of the challenge to aide in current and if necessary, future trouble shooting activities

• Make minor equipment adjustments as needed to return the equipment to a functional state

• Document activities using the computerized maintenance management system

• Use technical manuals for troubleshooting/verification of proper set-up and functionality

• Leverage vendor training when troubleshooting

• Escalate to Maintenance when the challenge/issue has not been resolved within the expected timeframe or requires modification of control systems, electrical troubleshooting, advanced troubleshooting or significant equipment failure has occurred.

Safety

• Follow established safety standards while following SOPs and GMPs

• Actively take accountability for personal safety as well as the safety of others

• Identify, report, and document unsafe conditions

• Recognize and utilize safety equipment when needed

Education Minimum Requirement

• High School diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• One (1) or more years of relevant work experience

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience with lock-out-tag-out (LOTO)

Shift and Hours

• Available to work 2nd shift - 3:30 pm to 12 am Monday to Friday

• Available to work overtime on weekends

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

2nd - Evening

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Requisition ID:R281998