Quality Technician

West Pharmaceutical Services•Loyalsock Township, PA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts. Job Summary In this role, you will perform inspection of various finished goods and raw materials, manage equipment calibrations, product disposition, and various quality assurance tasks. • Visually inspect new and existing product and raw materials according to establish procedures or asinstructed. Assist with product or raw material disposition decisions.• Manages calibration tasks for equipment and gauges by performing, documenting, and tracking calibrationsfor the Calibration Program. Coordinates with external vendors to schedule calibrations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
3 years of job-related experience; in Quality Assurance / Quality Control.
Must have excellent interpersonal & problem-solving skills & be able to interface with employees in all levels of the organization; must possess good organization, time-management, negotiating & conflict resolution skills; excellent computer skills (including MS Office experience using Word & Excel) required.
Ability to understand an interpret dimensional drawings.
Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
Ability to learn, understand, and remember normal tasks.
Ability to hear, speak, and understand conversation in English.
Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
Read and interpret data, information and documents.
Work under deadlines with constant interruptions.

Nice To Haves

3 years on the job experience in a plastics manufacturing environment is preferred.
Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target

Responsibilities

Visually inspect new and existing product and raw materials according to establish procedures or as instructed. Assist with product or raw material disposition decisions.
Manages calibration tasks for equipment and gauges by performing, documenting and tracking calibrations for Calibration Program. Coordinates external vendors to schedule calibrations.
Obtain and analyze samples needed for inspection/evaluation of lining materials, resins, colorants, bags, etc.
Aggressively monitors email for shipping documentation and other instructions.
Maintain files/submit data and statistical documentation for material evaluations and other related operations.
Assist shift employees with quality issues, as needed.
Assisting in the training of manufacturing and support personnel in quality assurance related subjects, including certification to the QA equipment.
Performing internal quality audits as part of the internal audit team.
Troubleshoot and maintain various labratory equipment as needed.
Participate in Quality Improvement activities.
Provide backup coverage for QA Laboratory Measurement Technicians when needed.
Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations.
Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West SS program.
Provide a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workstation and environment at all times.
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and safety rules.
Exhibit regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Keep current with new GMP compliance guidance and internal QA procedures
Support new GMP compliance guidance and Data Integrity initiatives