Associate Manufacturing Technician - 2nd Shift

Merck & Co.; Ridgefield (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Timesheet Integration

CW Shift (YP7 08hr 1st shift)

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Ridgefield, NJ is seeking an aseptic production operator responsible for cleaning equipment and classified spaces in a sterile manufacturing environment. You will maintain batch records and witness routine unit tasks for batch signing, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

The role requires standing for long periods, physical ability to lift and move carts, and a highly flexible schedule with 50+ hour weeks and weekend work as production demands dictate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pharmaceutical/clean room experience preferred; cGMP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic cleaning of production equipment and classified spaces.
• Maintain batch records and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Witness routine unit tasks and sign batch records.
• Move transfer carts and support production flows as needed.
• Stand for long periods and accommodate variable schedules.

Skills

Aseptic cleaning

Batch records

Documentation

Standing tolerance

Lifting/physical effort

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description: Independently performs the tasks of the production operation specific to aseptic cleaning. Maintains batch record documentation and logs as required by corporation and regulatory agencies. Must be able to perform cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment and classified production space. Perform routine daily and weekly cleaning of Aseptic and Classified manufacturing rooms grade A-D.

Serve as witness to routine unit operational tasks for batch record signing. Maintains all associated documentation for operations being performed.

Demonstrated ability in the application of requisite skills and applies additional skills and acquired knowledge while following established practices and procedures. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The majority of the work activities are performed while standing.

• Move transfer carts in and out of manufacturing area
• Ability to stand over intervals of several hours at a time
• Ability to bend, squat, and reach
• Ability to lift, push, or pull various amounts of weight

Based on production schedules, random and different start time scenarios may occur so a very flexible work schedule is required for the candidate. Ability to accommodate production requirements that may require 50+ hour workweeks extended day hours and weekends. This role requires frequent work on weekends depending on production demands.

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Pharmaceutical and clean room experience for the aseptic production of sterile products, is preferred; cGMP experience preferred.

Custom Fields:

• Name: Timesheet Integration
  Value: Yes
• Name: CW Shift
  Value: (PSG) YP7 08hr 1st shift 50 lunch (United States of America)
• Name: Is a DEA Background Screen required for this position?
  Value: No
• Name: Time Type
  Value: Full time