Manufacturing Technician

GSK • Oak Hill, VA

11d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician manufactures bulk liquid and powder formulations that are made into finished goods. The role involves weighing raw materials, operating processing equipment, and documenting operations. The position works 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to wear respiratory protection to perform specific tasks.
• Ability to routinely lift 55 pounds, stand, bend, and walk for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with coworkers, management, and other departments.
• Ability to work overtime to fulfill business needs.
• Ability to operate an electric pallet jack and RICO tote movers.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including data entry, email, file access, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Confidence using basic math calculations, percentages, fractions, and decimal notation.
• Familiarity with different measurement systems, such as kilograms and pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform all activities with a focus on safety and compliance.
• Swab equipment as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance in the assigned workspace.
• Clean production equipment and parts.
• Clean the production area as required.
• Work with powders, including Supersacks and sack-tip equipment.
• Perform material dispensing and manual additions.
• Use the basic functionality of the SCADA batching system.
• Prepare detergent solutions.
• Conduct inventories of raw materials and products.
• Perform basic SAP transactions associated with assigned tasks.
• Understand and comply with applicable SOPs, work instructions, forms, batch documentation, and GMP guidelines.
• Participate in efforts to consistently reduce waste.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, with a starting rate of $24.50 per hour, a 10% shift differential, and a 5% performance bonus.
• Generous 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Time-off programs, including six months of paid parental leave.
• Healthcare programs available from day one, with the company paying the majority of medical coverage for employees and their families.
• Opportunity for a discretionary bonus based on key business performance and other incentive and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

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