Production Operator

Fortis Life Sciences; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent life sciences company in Toronto is seeking Production Operators for a three-month contract with potential for extension. You will handle manufacturing and assembly tasks, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience in production settings. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential. Join a passionate team pursuing innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 2-3 years related experience in production/packaging.
• Experience in assembly, packaging, and labeling of products.
• Basic knowledge of computers (MS Office).
• Experience following Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs various aspects of product manufacturing and assembly.
• Sets up and runs printing processes.
• Maintains records to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Examines components in the assembly process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Experience in packaging

Ability to follow SOPs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

Fortis is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics reagents and solutions. We partner with our customers to design, validate, and manufacture solutions to solve their complex development challenges so our customers bring their innovations to market with confidence.

Role: Production Operators – three-month contract position with potential for extension. You will perform finishing and final packaging tasks as part of the manufacturing process. The role reports to the Associate Director and Manager of Manufacturing. The regular work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (40 hours per week).

Overview

Performs manufacturing and assembly of clinical and commercial products.

Responsibilities

• Performs various aspects of product manufacturing and assembly, including, but not limited to, assembly, pouching, printing, and packaging.
• Sets up and runs printing processes.
• Follows and adheres to Standard Operating Procedures / Good Manufacturing Practices and verbal instructions.
• Assists in the setup, operation, and maintenance of production equipment.
• Maintains records to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Examines components in the assembly process and flags potential defects or quality issues.
• Helps keep the facility clean and organized.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma / equivalent or 2-3 years related experience in a production / packaging setting.
• Experience in assembly, packaging, and labeling of products.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and performing routine inspection or test procedures as required.
• Basic knowledge of computers (MS Office).
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and inspection equipment.
• Experience following Standard Operating Procedures or similar protocols.
• Strong detail orientation.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).

Mission and Values

We have an incredibly talented group of intelligent, down-to-earth individuals who are committed to developing and manufacturing only the highest quality products. Our mission: “Pursuing a Healthier World by Creating Tomorrow’s Science Today” is complemented by our core values (EXCITE):

• Excellence - We believe in solving for root cause. No shortcuts, no “band-aids.”
• Customer First - We prioritize the experience and outcomes of our customers above all.
• Integrity - We are honest and accountable, holding ourselves to a high standard of ethical conduct.
• Trust - We believe an engaged, empowered team begins with a foundation of trust. We trust our team members to make the right decisions and to be driven by and evaluated on results.
• Entrepreneurship - We encourage smart risk taking. We value novel mistakes in the pursuit of innovation.

Fortis is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Fortis also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Fortis’ policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.