Production Technician

Production Technician

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

The Production Technician reports to the Production Supervisor and supports the manufacture of pharmaceutical-grade products in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and applicable FDA requirements. This position performs production operations, maintains accurate documentation, and supports safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing activities.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform production operations including loading and unloading processing equipment, filters, vacuum dryers, freeze dryers, and related manufacturing systems.
• Collect samples of intermediates and finished products as required by SOPs.
• Perform in-process testing and support packaging operations.
• Complete batch records, equipment logs, cleaning logs, and other GMP documentation accurately and timely.
• Identify and report potential cGMP issues, deviations, safety concerns, and equipment problems to supervision.
• Sanitize and clean production equipment following approved procedures.
• Receive, transfer, stage, and inventory raw materials and supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory and material usage records.
• Operate powered industrial equipment and material handling equipment as authorized.
• Wear required PPE and comply with all environmental, health, safety, and quality requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other duties as assigned

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required.
• Previous manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical, biotech, or GMP-regulated experience preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work in a manufacturing environment for extended periods.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing environment supporting the production of pharmaceutical ingredients and biologic products. Position requires adherence to cGMP requirements and use of designated PPE.
• Be able to work in a hot and cold environment.

Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate's qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.