Environmental Monitoring Technician I - 1st Shift
About The Position
Conducts routine environmental monitoring for product safety in NOW’s manufacturing facilities. Performs visual inspections of production workstations for maintenance and sanitation work orders; collects swab samples for ATP, allergen, and pathogen testing; and collects water and air samples as scheduled in the Standard Operating Procedure. Reports results for trending and communicates with other departments about corrective actions needed for out-of-specification and out-of-trend results. Monitors soap and sanitizer concentrations in sanitation rooms and complies with safety and cGMP requirements. The position supports a safe-production culture by following policies, procedures, SOPs, and safe work practices; reporting incidents and hazards; properly using and storing required personal protective equipment; and participating in safety activities. The role involves work throughout manufacturing facilities and exposure to production ingredients, equipment, allergens, dust, airborne particles, and potentially hazardous chemicals and biological materials. Travel to other facilities may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, and six months of experience working in a cGMP environment, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Knowledge of cGMP regulations.
- Ability to meet quality, safety, performance, and efficiency goals with accuracy and productivity.
- Good time management and organizational skills; ability to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to frequent task changes.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills; attention to detail; and ability to produce high-quality work.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to read and interpret product specifications, departmental instructions, procedure manuals, safety rules, and operating and maintenance instructions; write routine reports and correspondence; communicate effectively; and accurately complete paperwork.
- Ability to apply fractions, percentages, averages, ratios, proportions, and the metric system to practical situations.
- Ability to compare results with specifications, determine whether results meet requirements, and interpret varied instructions.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including off shifts and weekends.
- For Bloomingdale employees, ability to work at both the 391 and 395 facilities.
- Ability to meet the described physical demands, including standing and walking throughout the facility; climbing stairs and ladders; crouching or half-kneeling; handling materials and equipment; and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to travel, including to other facilities.
Responsibilities
- Independently perform environmental monitoring according to the Microbiology Laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedure.
- Conduct routine environmental monitoring of surfaces, water, and air.
- Visually inspect production workstations for maintenance and sanitation work orders.
- Collect swab samples for ATP, allergen, and pathogen testing.
- Collect air and water samples for testing.
- Report environmental monitoring results for trending.
- Communicate with other departments about corrective actions and out-of-specification or out-of-trend results.
- Monitor soap and sanitizer concentrations in sanitation rooms.
- Comply with safety and cGMP requirements.
- Follow safety policies, procedures, SOPs, and safe work practices; report incidents and hazards; use required personal protective equipment; and participate in safety activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
