MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN – 1ST SHIFT

Planet Pharma; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Antares Pharma Minnesota Operations Facility is seeking a Manufacturing Technician on the 1st shift to perform routine GMP manufacturing and packaging tasks. The role involves assembly, final packaging, inspection, and strict adherence to cGMP, GDP, SOPs, and WIs.

You will ensure documentation accuracy and operate both manual and automated equipment. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least one year in pharma manufacturing, can work in a clean room, understands GDP and cGMP,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience in a medical/pharma manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment requiring gowning.
• Strong attention to detail and data traceability.
• Familiarity with GDP and cGMP guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality and maintain documentation in accordance with GDP and cGMP.
• Receive and distribute materials within the manufacturing area.
• Operate manual and automated equipment for assembly, final packaging, and inspection.
• Move materials within the Production area.
• Maintain uninterrupted loading/unloading of materials across stations.
• Reset faults and monitor inputs/outputs on automated equipment.
• Complete required training prior to due dates.
• Follow SOPs and work instructions to meet manufacturing goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

cGMP knowledge

Documentation

Microsoft 365

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Manufacturing Technician - 1st Shift

Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota

Category: Manufacturing

Salary: Apply for details

Country: United States

Employment: Contract

Worksite: On-Site

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for performing routine tasks for the GMP manufacturing and packaging of pharmaceutical products at the Antares Pharma Minnesota Operations Facility (APMOF). The successful candidate will be familiar with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This individual is responsible for the documentation and the hands‐on execution of production activities related to assembly, final packaging, and inspection of manufactured pharmaceutical products. This individual operates in accordance with Antares Pharma policies and procedures, environmental, health, safety, and cGMP guidelines.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality of products and documentation. Adheres to all manufacturing process and quality requirements.
• Receives and distributes materials and supplies in the manufacturing area.
• Works with manual as well as automated equipment to complete assembly, final packaging, and inspection of pharmaceutical products.
• Moves materials within the Production area.
• Responsible for maintaining uninterrupted loading/unloading of materials and assembled devices from multiple stations of an automated assembly process.
• Interacts with automated equipment to perform basic fault resetting, monitoring of material inputs/outputs and entering setup/run information.
• Completes assigned training prior to due dates.
• Assembles products following all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs), while meeting manufacturing goals and metrics.
• Ability to maintain accurate records following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) guidelines including training files and shop floor paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year of experience in a medical and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing setting
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
• Must be able to work in a controlled or clean room environment requiring special gowning.
• Critical understanding of the importance of documentation and data traceability.
• Must have the ability to work safely and responsibly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with executing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a manufacturing or assembling environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft 365)
• Working knowledge of Good Documentation and good Manufacturing Practices preferred.
• Must be able to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Able to perform physical activity such as standing for long periods of time, walking, and working with hands.

Environmental Conditions

Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, be at a desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer the telephone and type on a computer. Some walking and lifting up to 30 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job.

Laboratory Activities, if applicable: Biology and chemical laboratory environments experience needed. Environmental health and safety requirements also apply.

Pay Rate: $24/hr

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us(opens in new tab) directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.