Light Industrial Technician

Union Agener•Augusta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating and maintaining equipment, completing required documentation under FDA and cGMP specifications, and performing routine cleaning and sanitizations of controlled environment areas. The technician will manage in-process checks for the release of regulated FDA product and maintain housekeeping to ensure areas are clean, hazard-free, and audit-ready. A key aspect of the role is operating in a safe and compliant manner, adhering to all applicable Safety and Quality SOPs, and being able to gown and work in a cleanroom environment. Accurate and legible record-keeping is essential. The technician will monitor and troubleshoot equipment, making recommendations to Process Engineers, Automation, Leadership, or Management to improve safety, quality, and production. They will identify operating issues, suggest changes for efficient operations, and operate various pharmaceutical-grade equipment. The position requires a team-oriented approach, with a willingness to participate in team activities, take on leadership roles, and engage in constructive coaching.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 3 years of experience in a chemical, pharmaceutical, or related process operation preferred
Familiar with cGMP’s preferred
Familiar with cleanroom gowning
Familiar with using a computer, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SAP
High level of initiative
Excellent Communications Skills
Able to handle change and additional tasks productively as assigned
Team-oriented
Work 12-hour rotating shifts (28 day rotation/7-day off schedule)
Perform and review work in a manufacturing plant environment
Must be available to work overtime within department and Union Agener policy guidelines to support the business needs
Able to ascend/descend ladders and stairs
Wear appropriate clean room garments and appropriate personal protective equipment when applicable
Lift 50lb loads
Work in various climate/weather conditions associated with a manufacturing plant at any time
Respond to plant emergencies when required

Nice To Haves

Interest in joining the Emergency Response Team

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain equipment and complete all required documentation under FDA and cGMP specifications
Perform routine cleaning and sanitizations of controlled environment areas
Manages IPC (in process checks) for release of regulated FDA product
Perform housekeeping/cleaning to keep the area clean and free of hazards and audit ready
Operate in a safe and compliant manner and follow all applicable Safety and Quality SOPs
Record information accurately and legibly per batch records and procedures
Monitor/Troubleshoot equipment and make recommendations to the Process Engineers, Automation, Leadership or Manager to improve safety, quality, and production
Identify operating issues; make recommendations based on conditions and implement changes to achieve efficient operating conditions
Operate various pharmaceutical grade equipment
Perform in a team-based environment, willing to participate in team activities, serve in leadership roles and be receptive to receiving and giving constructive coaching to team members and management