Associate Technician, Operations

MSD • Wilson, NC

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About The Position

The Associate Technician, Operations is an entry-level role supporting manufacturing and packaging activities. Under the Operations Manager's guidance, the technician follows established procedures, GMP requirements, and safety and quality guidelines while collaborating with team members to help ensure safe and timely production of high-quality products. The work includes operating equipment, monitoring product quality, cleaning work areas, and moving materials.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work irregular hours to support multi-shift operations and/or weekends as needed.
• Basic computer literacy, including internet browsers, email, and word processing.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must pass a vision exam and be free of color blindness.
• Correctable close-vision acuity equivalent to 20/20.
• Must be medically cleared and physically capable of passing annual occupational health evaluations for respirator use, including a PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying Respirator).

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing, production, or packaging shop-floor experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing and packaging equipment to meet production standards while following GMPs and SOPs.
• Perform line clearance, cleaning, and inspection, and complete required documentation.
• Observe and assist with basic machine setup when required.
• Transport processing equipment, materials, supplies, and products needed to support manufacturing and packaging.
• Perform and document equipment challenges according to current procedures.
• Conduct visual inspections of products, packaging, and production areas during line clearance, in-process checks, repackaging, and material reintroduction.
• Identify equipment malfunctions, product defects, and process issues, and communicate them for timely resolution.
• Observe and assist with equipment troubleshooting.
• Complete process-related documentation promptly and accurately, meeting data-integrity requirements.
• Organize, clean, and maintain the designated work area.
• Conduct manufacturing and packaging operations in accordance with cGMP, site SOPs, and applicable policies and guidelines.
• Follow site conduct and attendance policies, health and safety policies, gowning procedures, and requirements for safety equipment.
• Take accountability for personal and others' safety, report unsafe conditions, and participate in safety investigations.
• Identify and report compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations, escalating them to appropriate personnel.
• Complete EHS and quality compliance training in a timely manner.
• Maintain housekeeping, material segregation, gowning, and protective-equipment requirements in the work area.
• Document manufacturing and packaging activities in accordance with Good Documentation Practices and data-integrity requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to achieve company, site, and departmental goals.
• Participate in process-improvement activities and projects related to manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Participate in safety and housekeeping walkthroughs, 5S, GEMBA, and other required operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety, or environmental initiatives.
• Participate in projects to improve manufacturing and packaging equipment functionality and operational processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits.
• Other insurance benefits for employees and their families.
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Compassionate and sick days.
• Eligible for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED