Production Technician I (12-Hour Day Shift)

Fresenius Kabi•Melrose Park, IL

About The Position

The Production Technician I assembles, operates, and monitors state-of-the-art aseptic equipment in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The technician practices aseptic techniques to minimize potential product contamination and uses advanced computerized systems through HMI. The role includes basic operation, setup, and troubleshooting of equipment in the assigned area; loading equipment with raw materials and format parts; performing microbiological monitoring; and maintaining gown qualification when required. The technician also cleans and sanitizes equipment and production areas, transfers materials and finished products, documents work accurately and promptly, learns multiple manufacturing areas, and works with other departments on equipment-related tasks. Employees are responsible for complying with company requirements related to Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems. This position pays $24.27 per hour and follows 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule. Work may involve standing on concrete floors for extended periods, lifting up to 35 pounds, moving heavy equipment and components, handling hazardous materials including antineoplastic products, and wearing required personal protective equipment. The company states that employment is at-will and does not guarantee permanent employment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
At least one year of experience in a relevant work environment.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule.
Ability to stand on concrete floors for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds by bending and lifting.
Ability to move heavy equipment and components as needed.
Ability to work with hazardous materials, including antineoplastic products and raw materials that could cause serious illness or injury.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including eye protection, safety shoes, gown, and gloves.
Ability to understand, speak, read, and write English to follow SOPs, specifications, job-specific training materials, GMPs, manuals, policies, procedures, and workplace communications.

Responsibilities

Assemble, operate, and monitor aseptic equipment in accordance with applicable SOPs and current GMPs.
Practice aseptic techniques to minimize the potential for product contamination.
Operate advanced HMI applications.
Perform basic operation, setup, and troubleshooting of equipment in the assigned area to meet process parameters.
Load parts washers, component sterilizers, vial washers, filling machines, and capping machines with raw materials and format parts.
Maintain gown qualification if required by the assigned area.
Perform microbiological monitoring within the Filling Machine, ALUS, and Capping Machine.
Assist MQA, Maintenance, Metrology, Engineering, Validation, Tech Transfer, and Microbiology with tasks involving equipment in the assigned area.
Clean and sanitize equipment and production areas in accordance with SOPs.
Transfer raw materials, operating supplies, and finished product into and out of manufacturing areas.
Learn and work in multiple manufacturing areas.
Train on and comply with current SOPs and GMPs.
Document work accurately and promptly.
Understand the process flow and step-by-step manufacturing requirements.
Work efficiently while adhering to applicable SOPs.
Communicate clearly with co-workers and managers to promote teamwork.
Perform other duties as directed.
Ensure compliance with company documents, programs, and activities related to Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems.