GMP Production Technician – Pharma

Smithfield Foods; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Ohio is seeking a Production Technician to support pharmaceutical-grade product manufacture, following SOPs, cGMP and FDA requirements. You will perform production operations, maintain documentation, and help ensure safe, efficient, compliant manufacturing.

Key duties include loading equipment, sampling, in-process testing, batch records, housekeeping, and adherence to PPE and safety standards, with opportunities to participate in continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical, biotech, or GMP-regulated experience preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform production operations including loading and unloading processing equipment, filters, vacuum dryers, freeze dryers, and related manufacturing systems.
• Collect samples of intermediates and finished products as required by SOPs.
• Perform in-process testing and support packaging operations.
• Complete batch records, equipment logs, cleaning logs, and other GMP documentation accurately and timely.
• Identify and report potential cGMP issues, deviations, safety concerns, and equipment problems to supervision.
• Sanitize and clean production equipment following approved procedures.
• Receive, transfer, stage, and inventory raw materials and supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory and material usage records.
• Operate powered industrial equipment and material handling equipment as authorized.
• Wear required PPE and comply with all environmental, health, safety, and quality requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety & compliance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Ohio is seeking a Production Technician to support pharmaceutical-grade product manufacture, following SOPs, cGMP and FDA requirements. You will perform production operations, maintain documentation, and help ensure safe, efficient, compliant manufacturing.

Key duties include loading equipment, sampling, in-process testing, batch records, housekeeping, and adherence to PPE and safety standards, with opportunities to participate in continuous improvement.