Production Technician

Job Title: Production Technician

Department: Operations

Reports to: Production Manager or Supervisor

FLSA Status: Regular- Non-Exempt

Salary: Negotiable

Location: Rochester, New York

Role Summary:

The Production Technician is responsible for receiving raw batch items; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials. Tracking inventory, preparing medicine items for labeling and packaging

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate medical processing equipment
• Receive raw batched items and ensure appropriate storage
• Ensure that all raw batch items received are of good quality and appropriate quantity
• Sort batch items according to their type
• Ensure that the same types of batched items are stored together
• Count and record batch items
• Participate in packaging and assembling items of any kind
• Prepare processed medicine in accordance with standard work instructions and procedures
• Ensure that medicine products are processed and prepared by following standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Clean counters and floors to ensure a safe working environment
• Perform duties on the packaging line by loading and adjusting items
• Label packaged medicine items appropriately
• Monitor quality and quantity of items being produced
• Attend to other job duties as assigned by management

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS:

• Controls and instrumentation experience
• Ensure timeliness of return from breaks
• Work in a fast-paced controlled environment
• Work with chemicals, oils, and sharp objects
• Processing quality experience
• Able to work under minimum supervision
• Able to manage changes in working schedule

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance
• Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stopping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks
• Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater)
• Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as; reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions
• Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (Moderate noise)

WORK SCHEDULE:

• 40 hours weekly with flexible hours depending on department needs. Must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer Golden Bloom Pharms Supports a Drug Free Workplace