Production Associate I - D Shift

Woodstock Sterile Solutions•Woodstock, IL

About The Position

Woodstock Sterile Solutions is driven to positively impact global healthcare by providing our partners the best quality solutions to their sterile development and commercial needs. We are a growing organization with a bright future, and we are looking for motivated and experienced team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits and a generous Paid Time Off package. This position will be scheduled to work Wednesday - Friday, every other Saturday; 6PM - 6AM, and is eligible for a 15% shift premium for overnights and $2/hour shift differential for the 12-hour shift. I. Position Overview: The position is responsible for trimming, inspecting, packaging and finish packing products manufactured on automated Form/Fill/Seal Machines.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 1-year experience; preferably in manufacturing /packaging/assembly and desired experience in pharma, medical device or food industries
High level of attention to detail.
Works well in a team environment.
Should be familiar with cGMP and safe work practices.
Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak clear English.
Visual Acuity (20/30 corrected vision).
Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per day
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen, reaching with hands and arms, handling, grasping
Occasional climbing ladders/steps walking up inclines and uneven terrain, stooping, kneeling, crouching, writing, talking, bending, turning, balancing, carrying, listening
Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Maintain good manufacturing, good housekeeping and safe operating practices.
Read, question and understand Job Descriptions and document related paperwork.
Work from written and verbal job instructions.
Trim excess flash off product units manually as required.
Visually inspect bottles for legible lot numbers and expiration date. Inspect for trim die, leaks and other defects.
Visually inspect pouches and other printed components for legible lot numbers and expiration date and other defects.
Load foil, literature, cartons and other packaging components onto equipment as required.
Proper use of equipment such as safety sealers, box makers, shrink machines, inkjet printers, laser scanners, label printers, insert counters and inner carton Stream feeders, conveyors, seal bags on heat sealing machines, etc.
Place units in plastic bags or inner cartons with inserts and/or adapters, as required. Check sealed bags or shrink wrapped items for complete and proper packaging of products.
Place packed items in cartons, seal and apply shipper label and stack carton on skid.
Monitor machinery for jam-ups or other malfunctions, informing appropriate level of supervision, turning machine off when necessary.
Inform Technician of any machine problems.
Ensure that a clean and orderly work area is maintained.
Perform routine housekeeping of packaging area.
Maintain effectiveness of the Quality System components relevant to this position.
Other duties as assigned.