ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING TECHNICIAN I - 1ST SHIFT (SPARKS, NV)

Now Foods•Sparks, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing environmental monitoring within NOW’s Microbiology Laboratory, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures. The technician will conduct routine monitoring of surfaces, water, and air, and perform visual inspections of production workstations. Responsibilities include collecting various types of samples, reporting results for trending, and communicating with other departments regarding corrective actions and out-of-specification results. The position also requires monitoring soap and sanitizer concentrations and ensuring compliance with safety and cGMP requirements. A strong emphasis is placed on supporting a culture of safe production and actively participating in the safety program.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent and six months experience working in a cGMP environment or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Knowledge of cGMP regulations required.
Competency as shown by accuracy of work and meeting productivity levels set by the supervisor.
Demonstrated ability to consistently meet quality, safety, performance, and efficiency goals.
Good time management and organizational skills; ability to work independently, prioritize and calmly handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; demonstrate a strong sense of urgency; and flexibility to change tasks frequently.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making and troubleshooting skills.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills; ability to communicate effectively with others; strong attention to detail skills; and demonstrated high quality of work.
Ability to train others.
Consistently follows all company policies and procedures, including all safety policies and procedures.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as product specifications, departmental instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals (S.O.P.).
Ability to accurately complete paperwork.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good active listening skills.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, averages, ratios, proportions, and the metric system to practical situations.
Ability to compare results to specifications and determine if result meets requirements.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Computer proficiency, including with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including off shifts and weekends.
Regularly required to talk and hear; stand and/or walk throughout the facility; ascend and/or descend stairs and ladders; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; and crouch or half kneel.
Regularly required to enter information into a computer, handle product in various stages and forms (i.e. raw materials, work in progress, and finished products in liquid, powdered, and tablet forms), in addition to equipment and/or tools.
Regularly required to use his/her sense of smell.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
Regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), slide, raise and/or place: Ascend and descend steps carrying up to 35 lbs.
Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist height.
Lift up to 50 lbs. from waist to shoulder.
Push and pull to generate force for 42 lbs. force at 36-inch height
Push and pull to generate force of 65 lbs. at 36-inch height
Grasp 60# force

Responsibilities

Independently performs environmental monitoring as written in NOW’s Microbiology Laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedure.
Perform routine environmental monitoring of surfaces, water, and air.
Performs visual inspection of production workstations for maintenance and sanitation work orders.
Collects swab sample for ATP, Allergen, and Pathogen testing.
Collects air and water samples for testing.
Reports environmental monitoring results for trending.
Communicates with other departments regarding corrective actions, out-of-specifications and out-of-trend results.
Monitors soap and sanitizer concentration on all sanitation rooms.
Complies with Safety and cGMP requirements.
Supports a culture of safe production and exhibits safe work practices.
Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in safety activities.
Effectively provides and accepts constructive peer-to-peer feedback on safety performance.
Adheres to policies, procedures, SOP’s, safe work practices, and safety policies and procedures.
Reports ALL workplace incidents to supervisor immediately.
Communicates concerns to supervisor, reports hazards, and provides input on prevention.
Properly uses, wears, and stores Personal Protective Equipment when required.
Participates on safety teams and/or completes safety-related activities as part of regular job responsibilities.