Collections Technician

Collections Technician

ALK is a forward-thinking allergy company with a long tradition for allergy innovation. We are making a bold move into digital to transform the way consumers, patients, and healthcare professionals address allergies. ALK is devoted to improving quality of life for people with allergies by developing pharmaceutical products that target the actual cause of allergy. ALK is the world leader in allergy vaccination (immunotherapy) – a unique treatment that induces a protective immune response which reduces and potentially halts the allergic reaction. Since 1923, we have been working to improve the quality of life for allergy patients by developing products that target the cause of allergy. With over 2,200 employees and subsidiaries, production facilities and distributors worldwide we are in a unique position to further the advancement of allergy treatments. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen (OMX: ALKB) with global headquarters in Horsholm, Denmark and US Offices in Round Rock, TX, Bedminster, NJ, Port Washington, NY, Post Falls, Idaho, Luther, OK, Oklahoma City, OK and Mississauga, Canada.

ALK has an opening for a full-time Collections Technician, located in our Luther, OK facility.

Area of Responsibilities

The Farm Collections position is responsible for obtaining pollen products from the field while ensuring quality standards and safety goals are met. This position requires strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), established manufacturing practices and procedures, and compliance with quality regulations and guidelines.

Work Assignments:

• Strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Follow cGMP including proper documentation and labeling of product and work performed
• Work under the guidance of the Pollen Team Leader
• Perform cleaning of facility and equipment as directed by the SOPs
• Understand general safety guidelines as well as those for the use of chainsaws, bucket trucks, climbing equipment, and sharp objects
• Identify in the field plant products to be collected
• Rack collected product for drying at the end of each day
• Monitor and maintain vehicles and equipment used for collecting

Educational or Equivalent:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Knowledge/Skill:

• Prior experience with cGMP activities a plus but not required
• Legible handwriting
• Basic mathematical skills
• Detail-oriented
• Working knowledge of plants is preferred
• Ability to climb trees is preferred

Physical/Mental:

• Ability to accept and follow direction
• Continuous standing for 2-3 hour periods for duration of work day
• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment as required
• Tolerant to heat and cold associated with outdoor conditions
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. frequently pulling, pushing, and bending
• Travel up to 50% Main Travel February - June

ALK is an equal opportunity employer with competitive pay and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, life and disability insurance, 401k plan with employer contribution, 12 company paid holidays per year, and up to 2 weeks' paid time off in the first year of employment with the company!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16/hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement