Operations Technician-5
About The Position
The Operations Technician works in manufacturing production teams at the Millsboro, Delaware Animal Health facility. Technicians may be assigned to areas and processes including Sterile Services, Viral Bulk Manufacturing, Blend/Fill, Packaging, and Warehousing. The hiring team evaluates candidates’ skills to determine the area where they can have the greatest impact. The role supports manufacturing processes and equipment throughout the production cycle while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety requirements, and company policies. Training is provided at the start of employment, with ongoing opportunities for development through classes, workshops, and meetings. The position may have varying hours based on business needs and may require rotating shifts and overtime. Travel is not required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to operate manufacturing equipment with training.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
- General knowledge of reading, mathematics, and computer skills.
- Ability to communicate and cooperate with other employees in a manufacturing environment.
- Successful completion of a Physical Abilities Test.
Responsibilities
- Work with a variety of manufacturing equipment while completing processes throughout the manufacturing cycle.
- Assist with equipment setup and operation.
- Perform manual and/or automated operations, general maintenance, and support functions.
- Maintain housekeeping in all work areas and execute facility decontamination according to approved procedures.
- Assist with aseptic procedures, including media preparation, antigen inoculation and harvest, tissue culture preparation and harvest, and vaccine filling.
- Assist with non-aseptic procedures, including handling live poultry during tissue and waste harvesting.
- Fill, label, cap, package, and inspect product.
- Maintain concurrent records, including charts, log books, and other pertinent documentation.
- Identify and address compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate, and notify appropriate personnel.
- When trained and assigned, accumulate, label, and manage hazardous waste appropriate to the work area.
- Demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment while complying with safety and company policies and procedures.
- Assist with weekly reports as assigned.
- Attend required training classes, workshops, and meetings to improve job skills and product-related procedures.
Benefits
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
- Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits.
- Other insurance benefits for employees and family.
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
- Paid holidays.
- Vacation.
- Compassionate days.
- Sick days.
- Ongoing training and development through classes, workshops, and meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
