What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmaceutical Production Operations Specialist 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.
Typical 1st shift production schedule is 4, 10-hour days. Must be available for various days of the week and a 5-day schedule as indicated. Overtime rates apply to hours over 40 per week. Standard work hours for 1st shift are 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Alternative work hours/work schedule may be required at the discretion of management.
Compensation: Rate is commensurate with experience, starting at $25/hr.
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Company Description:
Privately owned and operated since 1846, Hanford Pharmaceuticals is a highly respected contract manufacturer specializing in manufacturing and filling sterile, injectable antibiotics, non-sterile intra-mammary infusions and other pharmaceutical products for veterinary and human use. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including Roth accounts and 401(k) with an employer match, 12 paid holidays, employee appreciation programs, excellent medical and dental insurance plans, generous vacation benefits, and more EOE
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
Work Location: In person