Production Technician - Brantford, ON

APOTEX; Brantford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Brantford, Ontario, is seeking a Production Technician PO4 to ensure cleaning and sanitation of manufacturing facilities. The role involves environmental monitoring, supporting compliance with GMP regulations, and maintaining cleanliness of work areas. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, knowledge of SOPs, and experience in industrial cleaning. A commitment to safety and teamwork is essential. Join us in improving access to affordable medicines.

Qualifications

• Must meet the physical demands of bending, squatting, lifting, pushing, walking, and standing.
• Previous experience in industrial cleaning is required.
• Experience with microbial sampling related to Environmental Testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform cleaning in manufacturing and warehousing areas.
• Ensure cleanliness and escalate repair needs to Maintenance.
• Perform environmental testing of GMP rooms and prepare reports.
• Complete documentation related to work activities according to SOP.
• Monitor cleanliness of grounds and perform winter control activities.

Skills

Ability to read English and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Ability to work independently

Familiarity with GMP

Education

Completion of high school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

The Production Technicain PO4 is responsible for supporting the cleaning of the manufacturing and warehousing facilities in compliance with cGMP, maintenance and other company and regulatory policies. The incumbent also is responsible for performing environmental monitoring testing and supports facility/safety PM execution within the facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduling and performing cleaning and sanitation of manufacturing and warehousing areas with primary responsibility for common corridors, utility rooms, materials management controlled rooms and warehousing.
• Ensuring manufacturing and warehousing areas are tidy and neat, escalation of items requiring repair i.e. insulation repairs, facility repairs to Maintenance department.
• Responsible for providing support when required for the cleaning environmentally controlled production areas.
• Responsible for performing Environmental testing of GMP rooms. Preparation of related reports as required.
• Responsible for accurately completing all documentation relating to work activities according to standard operating procedures (SOP) and good documentation practises.
• Responsible for reviewing the new and updated departmental SOP and attending all required training sessions.
• Performs some winter control activities, including keeping the production and maintenance access routes free of snow and ice.
• Monitor grounds of facility for cleanliness and repair, communicate required repair to Maintenance department, pick up garbage, empty garbages.
• Performs inspections related to safety and premise PMs.
• Completion of work orders or special requests for housekeeping or cleaning activities related to the manufacturing or warehousing facilities.
• Troubleshoots simple and routine problems, such as reviewing the SOP or dealing with cleaning time constraints, with support from senior members of the team.
• Reports any violations or non-compliance of procedures and policies to Supervisor.
• Responsible for ensuring that the shift-to-shift technology transfer is properly completed with peers and that all pertinent information is passed to the incoming shift.
• Support our continuous improvement culture by recommending improvements that will increase production efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
• Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
• Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Completion of high school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to read English and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
  • Must meet the minimum requirements of the physical demands analysis (PDA), including bending, squatting, lifting, pushing, walking and standing.
  • Ability to work primarily independently, manage work load and scheduling of priority tasks.
  • Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is an asset.
• Experience
  • Previous experience in industrial cleaning
  • Previous experience with microbial (or other) sampling, preferably related to Environmental Testing.

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.