Technician – 3rd Shift

Planet Pharma; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Technician I, Filling in Athens to support automated vaccine filling within the manufacturing team. The role focuses on safe, sterile preparation, equipment operation, and documentation to ensure quality and compliance.

You will work in a collaborative environment that values Lean principles, HSE, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to advance through hands-on experience and training.

Qualifications

• One year relevant experience or B.S. degree.
• Basic computer skills: Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated team player.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic mechanical skills and operating automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform filling and support production activities.
• Operate department equipment per requirements.
• Maintain equipment and facilities.
• Keep a clean and safe work environment.
• Complete documentation per requirements.
• Perform basic inventory transactions.
• Monitor KPIs and drive performance.
• Communicate progress to supervisor.
• Escalate events to supervisor.
• Demonstrate commitment to HSE, Lean, and company values.

Skills

Excel

Word

Team player

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic math

Mechanical skills

Automated equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description:

You will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies’ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflects high regard for our employees.

The basic purpose of this role is to perform any process/support duties associated with the automated filling of vaccines. The Technician I, Filling Athens works within the filling department as a team member to ensure success in the activities associated with the safe and sterile preparation of vaccines.

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Section Title: Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform filling and support production activities
• Operate relevant department equipment in appropriate manner and in accordance with requirements
• Ensure all equipment and facilities are maintained
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Complete all associated documentation in compliance with requirements
• Perform basic inventory transactions
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators to strive for improved performance
• Communicate process needs and progress to colleagues and supervisor.
• Escalate events and concerns to supervisor
• Demonstrate a visible & tangible commitment to HSE, Lean Principles, and the company Values in all work-related activities – In addition to the above, other assigned duties & projects deemed appropriate within the position scope

Any possibility of the assignment to be converted to a full-time role? Yes

Basic computer skills – Excel, Word

• Demonstrated team player
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Basic mechanical skills and experience operating automated equipment
• one(1) year relevant experience OR B.S. degree
• High school diploma or equivalent plus

Pay Rate: $20/hr