Production Tech 1-3rd Shift

Production Technician I

Position Summary : The Production Technician I position is responsible for the operation of high speed equipment used in the production and packaging of VITEK 2 cards in a cGMP compliant manner. The position may perform or assist in the setup, operation, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and cleaning of equipment used throughout the VITEK 2 Card Manufacturing and Packaging processes. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for completing production batches and corresponding documentation for the associated tasks, AQL inspections, reworks, and material reconciliation that goes along with the batch. Contribute to building a positive work environment.

Primary Duties :

• Execute production activities per approved Manufacturing Directions while maintaining compliance with all job related SOPs.
• Ensure that all batch records are completed in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner.
• Execute validation protocols associated with manufacturing / packaging equipment and procedures including revalidation as required to maintain systems in a validated state.
• Provide assistance with the review and revision of Manufacturing Directions and SOPs necessary for the manufacture and packaging of product.
• Certified in operation of at least one high speed manufacturing equipment efficiently and effectively, in some cases highly automated, using HMI / SCADA interfaces.
• Engage in cage / rack movement, maintain product segregation, retrieve and organize raw materials, and ability to learn fork truck operation.
• Follow appropriate departmental cleaning procedures to ensure adequate cleaning of the manufacturing areas.
• Setup high speed manufacturing equipment, within defined tolerances, to ensure product runs are started on time and within established guidelines.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Appropriately use PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) as required to perform routine and non-routine duties.
• Maintain all work areas in a well-organized, clean, and tidy manner at all times in compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Training : High School Diploma, GED equivalent

Experience : No experience required; at least 1 year experience in FDA regulated manufacturing environment and GMP is desired.

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