Biological Inoculation I 3rdShift

Spectraforce Technologies; Swiftwater (Monroe County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Biological Inoculation worker for a 7-month onsite assignment in Swiftwater, PA. The role operates on the 3rd shift, with weekend and overtime may be required due to production needs.

The incumbent will handle egg processing, inoculation steps, loading incubation carts, and adhering to SOPs and cGMPs in a sterile environment. Previous experience is not required but physical endurance is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to push/pull carts up to 800 pounds with two people.
• Ability to move egg trays and carts quickly and safely.
• Comfort with standing for 8-10 hour shifts and working in a sterile environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and transfer trays of eggs and inoculated products per process flow.
• Operate inoculation and unloading steps as equipment allows.
• Maintain cleanliness and setup of equipment before, during, and after production.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting 30+ lbs

Team-based rotation

Sterile environment

Basic computer skills

Job description

Position Title:

Biological Inoculation

Work Location:

Swiftwater, PA

Assignment Duration:

7 Months

Work Schedule:

3rd Shift

Work Arrangement:

Onsite

Description:

The process starts with a delivery of eggs containing embryos to the egg dock. The carts of eggs are unloaded from the hatchery truck and placed into a warm room for holding. One cart per truck is candled (minimum), a sample of eggs from each truck are inspected for quality. Once the quality check is done, the carts are moved from the warm room into the Inoculation Load room. Trays of eggs are removed from the carts and placed onto a conveyer. The trays of eggs will pass through an inoculation machine where the eggs are inoculated (B59) or carts are put into the unloader for unloading (B79)(as long as machinery is functioning correctly, may need to hand unload egg trays if machinery is being worked on). Trays of inoculated eggs are then hand loaded onto incubation carts (B59), 136 trays per cart. (B79 automatic loaders will load the incubation carts unless the machinery is down, hand loading will be required) The carts are then moved, two people per cart, and placed into incubators. Throughout the process four to five trucks will deliver approximately 650,000/750,000 (B59/B79) eggs per day to the egg dock.

Requirements:

• * Able to push or pull carts on wheels that may weigh up to 800 pounds, 2 people required to move carts. (B59) (use of cart movers in B79)
• * Moving trays of eggs weighing approximately 5 pounds per tray from cart to conveyor belt or from conveyer onto egg incubation carts at a fast pace. (B59, required for B79 when machinery issue occurs)
• * Straightening and inspection of eggs at a fast pace.
• * Employees will rotate between loading incubation carts, straightening eggs, and inspection of eggs, approximately every 20 minutes/(every 2 carts)
• * 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 throughout the 8-10 hour shift, excluding breaks.
• * Able and willing to work in a sterile environment, wearing scrubs, hair and beard covers, surgical mask, gloves and sleeves.
• * Adhere to all SOPs and cGMP's.
• * Breakdown, clean, and set up equipment before, during and after production.
• * Basic computer skills.
• * Must be flexible with schedule.
• * 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