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Pharmaceutical Production Technician - All Shifts

Medline
Waukegan, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
Job Summary

The Pharmaceutical Production Technician is responsible for executing material staging and clean-in-place (CIP)/clean-out-of-place (COP) processes in a controlled ISO-classified cleanroom, ensuring contamination control, SOP/GMP compliance, accurate batch documentation, and consistent safe preparation of cloth, film, and solution contact components. Operators serve on the front line of aseptic behavior, environmental discipline, and product integrity, supporting compliant and efficient manufacturing operations.

Job Description

AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

  • 1st Shift: Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm
  • 2nd Shift: Mon-Fri 2pm-10:30pm
  • 3rd Shift: Mon-Fri 10pm-6:30am

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Cleanroom Conduct & Gowning

  • Follow all cleanroom gowning requirements and adhere to gowning and material entry‑ protocols.
  • Follow good aseptic practices when performing all tasks within ISO-certified environments.

Pre-Run Preparation

  • Complete all pre-run checks, including:
    • Reconciliation of materials.
    • Verifying process piping cleaning requirements for the upcoming batch.
    • Confirming availability of cloth rolls, film, solution, and other materials.
Material Staging

  • Stage cloth rolls, film, and other packaging materials per established procedures to minimize contamination risk.
  • Maintain unidirectional flow of cloth, film, totes, and packaging components to prevent cross contamination.
  • Manage raw materials to ensure expired or incorrect lots are not used.

CIP/COP Processes

  • Perform all cleaning activities related to process piping and components according to established procedures.
  • Execute sanitization cleaning cycles for all raw materials entering cleanroom environments.
  • Perform sanitization steps for all tools/equipment and execute proper changeover cleaning sequences.

Documentation & Escalation

  • Real-time, accurate, and complete documentation on all forms and records.
  • Follows Good Documentation Practices
  • Immediately escalate deviations to the Supervisor or Quality.

Cleaning & Responsibilities

  • Perform cleaning activities according to established procedures.
  • Handle scrap per established procedure and ensure dedicated scrap receptacles never leave the cleanroom.

Safety & Ergonomics

  • Follow all EHS procedures, including chemical handling requirements.
  • Use proper ergonomic techniques when lifting and moving materials.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • High school diploma or GED required

Work Experience

  • Prior manufacturing experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to bend, twist, reach, push, lift for extended periods daily.
  • Comfortable working in cleanroom and controlled environments while adhering to gowning, safety, and quality requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Flexibility to work mandatory overtime based on business needs.
  • Ability to speak, read, and write English with proficiency

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Work Experience

  • Experience in aseptic manufacturing experience in GMP and ISO-cleanroom environments.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Strong working knowledge of GMP regulations, aseptic techniques, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, with the ability to execute work in compliance with SOPs, batch records, and technical documentation.
  • Proven ability to operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to accurately complete GMP documentation and support investigations and escalate issues.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to guide and collaborate with others.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The Anticipated Salary Range For This Position:

$20.25 - $29.25 Hourly

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Salary : $20 - $29

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