Production Technician

Great Connections; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Pharmaceutical company is seeking Production Technicians to join their growing team in Etobicoke. The role involves performing production duties according to safety standards, conducting in-process testing, and ensuring compliance with established procedures. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and the ability to lift heavy items, with previous experience in the Food or Pharmaceutical industries being a plus. This is a full-time position that requires a proactive and self-managed attitude.

Qualifications

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection responsibly.
• Previous manufacturing experience within Food / Pharmaceutical Industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties according to safety standards and company policies.
• Complete documentation as per established requirements.
• Safely operate all required equipment and machinery.
• Conduct in-process testing required in manufacturing.

Skills

Ability to lift 20 kgs

Results and customer service oriented

Ability to function in a fast paced environment

Self-Managed team player

Education

Minimum secondary school diploma or recognized equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Windows Operating System

Job description

A leading Pharmaceutical company is looking for Production Technicians to join their growing team.

• Working location : Etobicoke, ON
• Full-time, permanent role
• 8 hours biweekly rotating shift

Job Responsibilities

• Perform all duties according to the SOD’s, GMP’s and all other established safety standards and company policies
• Correctly complete all documentation as per SOD’s, GDP and GMP requirements, i.e., observations, test results, batch record information, etc.
• Access company intranet for the purpose of locating and utilizing relevant SOD’s, MSDS’s, company policies and procedures
• Notify Coordinator in the event of a departure from procedure, product defect, safety incident or other serious problem
• Execute line clearance and cleaning verification activities as per SODs and established standard work
• Dismantle, clean, sanitize and assemble manufacturing equipment according to established SODs to ensure GMP compliance and meet department changeover targets in support of department and productivity goals
• Safely operate all required equipment and machinery including those used to manufacture, store, clean and transport production related assets
• Conduct in-process testing required in the manufacturing of product
• Execute applicable SAP and LIMS transactions accurately and in a timely manner
• Effectively process batches within specifications to meet department batch execution targets by ensuring optimal run rates in support of schedule adherence
• Complete master batch records and associated production documentation accurately and timely
• Ensure the proper selection, care and use of tools, parts and equipment while performing all job related duties
• Understand cycle time concepts and sources of unreliability to focus on critical areas of improvement
• Support LEAN initiatives and participate in Kaizen events
• Perform the CPC or LT responsibilities as required
• Operate computerized control panel / Human Machine Interface (HMI) to monitor the process
• Control process start up and shut down
• Issue maintenance notifications and prepare equipment for maintenance work orders
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum secondary school diploma or recognized equivalent
• Ability to lift 20 kgs. on a regular basis
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection responsibly
• Working knowledge of Windows Operating System
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Results and customer service oriented, pursues work with energy and drive
• Ability to function in a fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Self-Managed team player with a positive attitude exhibiting cooperation, communication, flexibility and initiative to acquire functional skills
• Previous manufacturing experience within Food / Pharmaceutical Industry is an asset