Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Microbiology Division, where you will work on products that make a difference in a manufacturing setting. As an operator, you will be responsible for assisting with the manufacturing process of agars by loading products, checking volumes, ensuring quality, and much more.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery, perform simple maintenance, and report malfunctioning equipment immediately to the Supervisor or Lead.
• Set up and adjust machines to run at different sizes.
• Obtain correct materials for operation needs from the warehouse or staging area.
• Organize production flow, ensure that materials are available, estimate the progress of the line, and schedule breaks while adhering to the production time schedule in a safe manner.
• Document accurately, check personal work for quality and compliance, monitor products for defects, and assist with the inventory process.
• Accurately dispense required additives to media, properly perform the technique of obtaining pH balance as needed, and investigate and remedy possible production failures.
• Follow all written procedures and report discrepancies in procedures (SOPs, DHRs, etc.) to the Area Supervisor.
• Perform all work activities in a safe manner and wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Report property damage and/or safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist, or Management immediately.
• Complete production assignments in a timely manner in accordance with departmental schedules.
• Sign off on DHRs in proper places and fill in pertinent information in accordance with SOPs.

Essential Skills

• Experience in manufacturing and GMP environments required.
• Knowledge of production, staging, and inventory processes.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 600 lb. wheeled kettles.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods, approximately 10 hours a day.
• Ability to see and distinguish colors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Willingness to train individuals with minimal relevant experience or a science AS or BS degree.

Work Environment

This role is conducted in a laboratory/cleanroom environment. The position operates on the 2nd shift, from 2 pm to 10:30 pm, providing valuable experience in kit production, large-scale manufacturing, and GMP practices. The company offers numerous advancement opportunities.