Production Assistant ( 2Nd Shift )

JOB OPENING: Production Assistant ( 2nd Shift )

DEPARTMENT: Production

SUMMARY: This position will support activities in the Production Department

Pharmaceutical Specialties, Inc. (PSI), a Rochester pharmaceutical manufacturer of skin care products for people with sensitive skin (i.e. Vanicream™ Skin Cream), is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Production Assistant position.

This position offers a generous & comprehensive compensation benefits package, salary is commensurate with experience

Nominated by our employees, we have been awarded a Top 150 MN Workplace 9 years in a row. We received the #1 Top Benefits Award for small business in MN in 2014 because of our Health, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account; PTO (13 days accrued paid time off in the first year); Paid Holidays; 401K Plan and Profit Sharing opportunities.

We provide a family oriented atmosphere and a 'clean to the extreme' work environment.
Excellent starting wage. Work hours are 12:30 pm -- 11:00 pm, Monday -- Thursday.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Obtain raw materials from warehouse
• Weigh & measure ingredients
• Combine & mix ingredients
• Transfer materials during processing
• Packaging and assembly
• Document activities according to established protocols
• Assemble & sanitized equipment
• Clean & maintain manufacturing & packaging equipment as well as facilities
• Other duties may and will be assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Previous manufacturing experience within a cGMP environment preferred

MUST HAVES:

• Mathematical skills – must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions & decimals
• Language skills – must have the ability to read, record & speak the English language, interpret documents such as directions, instructions, safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions
• Reasoning ability - must have the ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – must be able to obtain an industrial powered forklift certification
• Must have clear vision from twenty inches to twenty feet & must be able to identify and distinguish colors

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to stand on a concrete floor for the majority of the shift, walk part of the time & sit occasionally
• Must be able to use fingers & hands to manipulate and adjust equipment & select and inspect product
• Must be able to reach arms length, kneel & crouch at various times
• Ability to lift & carry up to 75 pounds at various times & 25 pounds regularly
• Must be able to manipulate and use barrel mover with up to a 600 pound load

EMAIL RESUME/APPLICATION

Visit our Website for more information including job application form: www.psico.com

** We are a Minnesota Star Tribune Top 150 Work Place.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Commute:

• Rochester, MN 55901 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rochester, MN 55901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person