Environmental Monitoring Technician I - 1st Shift

Now Foods•Bloomingdale, IL

About The Position

Conducts routine environmental monitoring to support product safety, including monitoring surfaces, water, and air according to NOW’s Microbiology Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures. Inspects production workstations for maintenance and sanitation needs, collects samples for ATP, allergen, and pathogen testing, and monitors soap and sanitizer concentrations in sanitation rooms. Reports results for trending and communicates with other departments about corrective actions for out-of-specification and out-of-trend results. The role supports safe production, complies with safety and cGMP requirements, and works throughout NOW’s manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus six months of experience working in a cGMP environment, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Knowledge of cGMP regulations.
Ability to perform duties accurately and meet productivity, quality, safety, performance, and efficiency goals.
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, with attention to detail and consistently high-quality work.
Ability to read and interpret product specifications, instructions, procedure manuals, safety rules, and maintenance instructions; write routine reports and correspondence; communicate professionally; 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 they 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 physical demands of the role, including standing and walking throughout the facility; using stairs and ladders; reaching, crouching, or half-kneeling; handling materials and equipment; and lifting, moving, pushing, pulling, and grasping as described in the posting.
Ability to work in the described manufacturing environment, including exposure to moving mechanical parts, allergens, dust, airborne particles, ingredients, chemicals, and biological materials; respiratory protection may be required in some circumstances.

Responsibilities

Independently perform environmental monitoring according to the Microbiology Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.
Perform 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 as scheduled in the SOP.
Report environmental monitoring results for trending.
Communicate with other departments regarding 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.
Support a culture of safe production, follow safe work practices, use required personal protective equipment, and report workplace incidents and hazards.
Accurately complete paperwork and routine reports; use a computer, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Work at both the 391 and 395 facilities for Bloomingdale employees, and travel to other facilities as needed.
Train others when required.