Associate, Manufacturing (Helper)

Job Description

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for the operation and set up of one (1) machine under the guidance of a seasoned operator.

The position includes assisting with the setup, operation, cleaning, moving supplies and finish products and preventative maintenance of all related equipment. The Associate is accountable for overall performance including safety, quality, shrink, attainment, and production efficiency.

Areas of Responsibility

• Ensure full compliance with Company policies, procedures, GMP’s, Ethical Business Practice, and SOP’s at all times. Ensures documentation such as operation logs, batch records, etc. are fully completed, signed to ensure product specifications and tolerances are met in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure that product meets applicable quality standards. This includes inspection for quality during operation and performing all required sampling and testing.

• Complete all labeling and inventory movements to ensure accurate inventory control.
• Dismantle and clean any accessories and equipment while also maintaining a clean work area.
• Perform all material handling of products and components.
• Correct document errors as needed on batch record.
• Maintain proper gowning and hygiene to ensure integrity of the product as per company policies.
• Work extended hours and occasional weekend overtime.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities Including Safety:

• Works in a safe and responsible manner to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
• Complies with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

Requirements

Education & Qualification:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• Operates one (1) machine under guidance of a seasoned operator.

Certifications, Licenses, Credentials:

• N/A

Skills & Ability

• Able to work in a team and assist others.
• Able to follow written instructions precisely and perform basic math calculations as required.
• Mechanically inclined to understand inner workings of equipment.
• Able to read and write basic English to understand the industry regulated instruction sheets and learn all cGMP’s and OSHA standards.

Physical Requirements (lifting, etc.):

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.; occasionally lift and move up to 75 lbs.
• Stand and walk on the production floor for a minimum of 6 hours per shift.
• Use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects or controls, lifting to waist height and/or above shoulder height, frequent bending from the waist, or squatting, walking short distances.
• Occasionally works from a rolling ladder or step stool, must be to lean over equipment as well as kneeling on the floor to clean under the equipment.
• Must be able to wear all PPE including a lab coat, face mask, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, and respirators.

Work Environment (Office, Warehouse, temperature extremes, etc.):

• Work is regularly performed inside a manufacturing environment where temperatures can be moderate, exposure to dust, odors, noise, and fumes. The noise level is usually moderate. Employees can be exposed daily to chemicals and cleaning agents.

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 the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.