What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmaceutical Production Operations Specialist - 1st shift position at Hanford Pharmaceuticals?
Responsibilities of a Pharmaceutical Production Operations Specialist include:
- Operate technically sophisticated equipment through HMIs.
- Performs machine set-up, operation, and troubleshooting on various pieces of packaging equipment.
- Diagnose and repair issues with mechanical and electrical operations of equipment.
- Set-up, monitor, adjust, and program packaging equipment within approved procedural and GMP guidelines.
- Clean work area and equipment with various cleaning aids such as wipes, brooms/mops following standard operating procedures.
- Maintain documentation of inspections and cleaning including logbooks and batch record documents.
- Analyze conditions/issues using analytical skills to develop a solution.
- Assists management with data analysis, report writing, investigations, and other tasks as assigned.
- Assist in team development by training, mentoring, coaching.
- Candidates should be mechanically inclined self-starters with a strong attention to detail and must be available for overtime and/or additional days per week.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of contemporary electrical and mechanical technologies and packaging.
- Knowledge of production maintenance practices and procedures.
- Knowledge and skill in operating various specialized equipment.
- Knowledge and skill in interpersonal communications including coaching, counseling, and providing leadership to team.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and other individuals.
- Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously.
- Adhere to Company Policy and Procedures.
Required Education, Experience: Associate degree in electrical and mechanical technologies, or equivalent combination of experience and education. 3-5 years’ experience in a similar field with background in pharmaceutical manufacturing, equipment maintenance, or equivalent combination of training/experience.
1st Shift Schedule
Typical schedule is 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., four days per week.
The department is currently operating on a mandatory overtime schedule of Monday through Friday. Candidates must be available to work required overtime based on production needs.
Compensation: Rate is commensurate with experience, starting at $25/hr.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Syracuse, NY 13202 (Required)
Work Location: In person