Machine Operator

Job type: Contract

Town/City: Devens

State: MA

Salary/Rate: $17 - $19 per hour

Business Sector: Manufacturing

Job ref: OD

Post Date: April 22, 2024

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible to operate manufacturing equipment and complete all documentation according to cGMP/ISO standards. Provide written documentation of required data throughout the manufacturing operations in accordance to established SOPs, Work Instructions, and cGMPs/ISO standards. Provide hands on assistance as needed on equipment lines and manual pack lines.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Understand and follow appropriate standard operating procedures and work instructions
•  Regulatory awareness of chemical handling and hazards
•  Labeling
•  Safety procedures
•  Department specific SOP's
•  Proper use and basic equipment maintenance
•  Follow priorities from supervision
•  Document results. Process and refer to past batch records
•  Complete all compliance trainings as assigned
•  Participate in continuous process improvement efforts
•  Works independently with minimal supervision on routine tasks
•  Ability to support and help others in the team
•  Knowledge of work performed by the department and learning how to perform multiple functions within the department
•  Flexibility to work on multiple tasks with increased effectiveness
•  Primary operator of manufacturing equipment, including equipment changeovers.
•  Understand and repair minor mechanical issues with manufacturing equipment.
•  Assist in training of new and temporary hires in the Manufacturing Department.
•  Assist with equipment pack line or manual pack line operations.
•  Identify process improvements and flag areas for improvement
•  Meet quality and productivity expectations
•  Manages time well and will put in extended time as needed
•  Willingness to accept changes in work from day-to-day within reasonable and expected boundaries
•  Perform other duties as assigned within and outside the department.
Education and Experience:

•  High School or Associates degree with 0+ years of relevant experience
•  Ability to work as part of a team, have positive communication.
•  Must have strong oral and written English language skills and the ability to read and comprehend the English language.
•  Experience working in a cGMP/ISO facility a plus
Minimum Physical Requirements:

•  Remain seated in a normal position for extended periods of time up to 8 hours
•  Walk, stand, and move for prolonged periods in a workday
•  Reach up and out with hands and arms
•  Talk and hear, verbally express information
•  Keyboard, 10 keys,
•  Repetitive motion; hands, arms
•  Lift up to 25 pounds and carry a distance of 10 feet
•  Use hands to grasp, hold, move and pickup objects continuously
•  Ability to stoop or kneel for limited amounts of time
•  Ability to climb ladders
•  Occasionally push/ pull up to 200 lbs a distance of up to 100 feet
•  Able to spend time in cleanroom, freezer, and areas of increased noise level.