Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Manufacturing Support Tech I

Location: Middletown, VA

Pay: $17-$18/hr.

Summary:

Under direct supervision, the Manufacturing Support Technician performs duties related to cleaning, swapping, sampling and staging of portable equipment in manufacturing. They are responsible for pre-weighing of raw materials in support of manufacturing. The Support Technician performs daily housekeeping and monthly safety inspections.

Essential Functions: 

Cleans portable equipment in the Small Parts Cleaning Facility by setting-up, cleaning, operating, and maintaining equipment; following procedures and documenting actions. Performs pre-weigh of raw materials to support manufacturing. Performs monthly safety inspections of the manufacturing building. To include operating safety showers and eyewash stations. Maintains safe and clean work environment by aligning with current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and standard operating procedures; following legal regulations; monitoring environment. Responsible for general maintenance  that includes area cleaning, painting and moving materials as needed Ensures equipment remains in operating condition by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; calling for repairs. Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Ensure appropriate housekeeping and equipment maintenance. Coordinate the receipt, safe storage, transfer and off-site disposal of recycled material, trash and hazardous waste. Perform other duties as the need arises.

Education:

To competently perform this job, a candidate will need the education generally obtained with a High School Diploma or equivalent 

Experience:

At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing support operations, preferably in a GMP environment.

Equivalency:

 Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Competencies:  The preferred level of competency could generally be obtained through a High School Diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years of experience.  Experience in highly regulated environment, and  knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; sit and to talk, hear or smell. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, or kneel, crouch. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for persons with  disabilities -employee evaluation to determine fitness will be made by company physician(s). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

Occasionally exposed to various types of chemical substances. (MSDS information for review on an on-going basis). 

Employee must follow all applicable safety and security procedures.

Determine appropriate action beyond guidelinesReport potentially unsafe conditions