Biological Harvest I (1st shift)

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Swiftwater (Monroe County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. in Swiftwater, PA is seeking a Biological Harvest I for a 12-month assignment. You will load trays, operate egg harvesting machines, and inspect products in a fast-paced, sterile environment.

The role requires physical stamina, standing 8–10 hours, and adherence to cGMP SOPs with proper PPE. Weekend/overtime is possible; training provided.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in production or manufacturing.
• Able to stand 8-10 hours and lift 30+ lbs.
• Pass respirator fit test and wear PPE as required.
• Willing to work weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Able to follow directions and comply with cGMP SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Unload eggs from carts into harvesting machines at a fast pace.
• Inspect eggs at candler and inspection stations.
• Replace reject eggs with good eggs during processing.
• Disassemble and clean harvesting equipment after production.
• Follow PPE requirements and maintain sterile work areas.

Skills

Stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Manual dexterity

Tools

Respirator

Tyvek suit

Goggles

Safety shoes

Job description

Biological Harvest I

Swiftwater, PA 18370

12 months

Shift: 1st - 6 AM to 2:30 PM

Description

Eggs are removed from an egg cold box and staged at one (B37) or two (B59) egg harvesting machine(s).

A loader will be responsible for unloading 136 egg trays from the egg cart into the harvesting machine at a quick rate per tray.

A candler will be responsible for inspecting the eggs at a quick rate per tray.

A filler will be responsible for replacing the reject eggs with good eggs.

After the eggs are de-capped, an inspector is responsible for inspecting the eggs at an inspection station.

Tray and cart washer functions

• Responsible for collecting, stacking and loading clean egg trays on to a cart then transport the clean trays to a staging area in a fast paced environment.
• Responsible for removing clean egg carts from two cart washers and deliver carts to the inoculation area.
• At times trays will be washed on the carts and these trays will need to be unloaded, stacked and stored in another cart then delivered to a staging area outside of harvest in a fast paced environment.
• All areas have a rotation that will need to be followed which includes gowning requirements per cGMP procedures.
• Responsible for disassembling and cleaning the harvest equipment at the completion of production.

Equipment utilized during cleaning

• Respirator
• Bump cap
• Knee pads
• Tyvek jumpsuit
• Goggles
• Two pairs of gloves
• Sleeves

When cleaning has been completed the equipment is reassembled for use.

All tasks are strictly timed and the operator is responsible for meeting the time requirements, in a fast paced environment.

Requirements

• Able to safely move carts on wheels which may weigh up to 800 pounds
• Must be able to perform all physical requirements, including reaching, twisting, bending, squatting, repetitive motion, and lifting 30+ lbs.
• Must be able to be on feet for entire 8-10 hour shift
• Pass respirator fit test
• Able and willing to work in a sterile environment, wearing scrubs, hair and beard covers, surgical mask, gloves and sleeves.
• Able to follow directions and comply with cGMP Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Clean various machines before, during and after production
• Basic computer skills
• Hours for each position may vary.
• All positions require employees to stay until a job is completed.
• Every employee must be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime if necessary.
• Days off may not be consecutive and may vary from week to week (rotating schedule).
• Working hours are subject to change based on production demand.
• Employees may be required to take set days off in the middle of the week or work a rotating schedule.
• All antigen positions involve the production of active viruses. While risk of exposure is minimal, vaccinations are required for all areas, including Flu, Menactra, and Yellow Fever pending area assignment.
• Jewelry and makeup are not allowed on the floor.
• Perfume, hairspray, cologne, aftershave and/or any scents are not permitted.
• Artificial nails and nail polish are not allowed.
• The attire includes (but is not limited to) sterile scrubs, hairnets, beard covers, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, and in some areas Tyvek suits.

Years of Experience: 0 - 3 Years