Associate Technician

Belcan Corporation; Myerstown (PA); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Corporation is hiring an Associate Technician for 1st shift in Myerstown, PA. The role focuses on operating and supporting a pharmaceutical packaging line, ensuring on-time production and quality products.

Training to qualify across required skill areas is provided, with emphasis on safety, SOPs, and cGMP compliance. Responsibilities include equipment setup, changeovers, line efficiency optimization, and collaboration with contractors.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication in English.
• Willing to work overtime as required.
• Willing to work different shifts to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Train and become qualified in required skill areas.
• Follow SOPs, cGMPs, OSHA and company guidelines.
• Set up and changeover equipment for production lines.
• Maximize production while meeting specifications.
• Coordinate with outside contractors/vendors when needed.
• Operate packaging line and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot drives and servo systems as trained.
• Inspect products and documents for conformity to specs.
• Palettize finished and unfinished goods.
• Maintain production documentation in SAP/MES/EBR systems.
• Develop high performance skills and teamwork.
• Meet production schedules and review output for accuracy.
• Perform other duties as trained.

Skills

English communication

Overtime willingness

Shift flexibility

Instruction reading

Mathematical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Technician 1st Shift

Location: Myerstown, PA Zip Code: 17067

Start Date: Immediate

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position offers a pay range of $19.18/hr. Benefits may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), education assistance, and paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Position Summary

Perform operations in a line team environment to provide high quality pharmaceutical products on time and in the right quantities to customers.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Incumbent will be expected to train and become qualified in all required and preferred skill areas within a reasonable period of time.
• Comply with all workplace standards and safety procedures, including Lockout Tagout, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements (OSHA), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Company Guidelines.
• Perform equipment setup and changeover activities.
• Initiate and establish equipment operating parameters to maximize production, while meeting all product specifications.
• Coordinate the utilization of outside contractors and vendors as needed.
• Perform the daily setup and routine operation of the packaging line, including bottle in-feed, unscrambler, filler, bottle capper, torquer, labeler, vision systems, weighing systems, bar coding systems, sealers, disassembly/assembly, cleaning, resolving equipment stoppages and jams, and all material handling as trained.
• Troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives and Servo Drive systems as trained.
• Inspect packaging components, in-process items, and packaged drug products to assure compliance to specifications, identify any non-conforming item and initiate appropriate actions.
• Palletize both finished and unfinished products, and operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Complete, maintain, and update production documentation (both electronic and paper) to perform material movements, material take-outs and yield determinations by following SOPs and utilizing systems as required such as Systems/Applications/Products (SAP), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Electronic Batch Records (EBRs), etc.
• Take ownership of training and learning to develop high performance competencies such as technical skills, communication skills, and skills to build a team-oriented culture (i.e. training team members, motivating and supporting team members, sharing knowledge to continuously improve the process, etc.).
• Meet the production schedules outlined by line team and/or Supervision. Review and approve work output for team members by using validated methods.
• Perform other duties as trained and assigned.

Requirements / Preferences

Education Requirement(s)

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Skill & Competency Requirements

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English required.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required.
• Must be willing to work different shifts to support business demands and training needs.
• Demonstrated ability to read/interpret/follow instructions in regard to workplace documentation, such as SOP" s, Operator Manuals, Work Instructions, etc.
• Must be able to demonstrate a good mathematical aptitude in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and metric system.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.