Lead Equipment Sanitation Technician - Packaging

Job Description

**Work Schedule**
First Shift (Days)
**Environmental Conditions**
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift
**Job Description**
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, youu2019ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the worldu2019s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Summary:
Clean equipment and rooms according to defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while adhering
to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Diligently clean and maintain processing equipment according
to established procedures to ensure proper processing and safe practices are used.
**Essential Functions:**
u25aa Clean all line equipment used within the Packaging Department
u25aa Clean portable equipment for Packaging and rooms as per SOPs
u25aa Clean all hoses (as required) as well as product transfer hoses
u25aa Wash all laundry items as required for the packaging department
u25aa Clean all pallets used in GMP areas of the facility
u25aa Retrieve cleaning agents from storage and manage the inventory of these agents.
u25aa Develop standard work for cleaning process
u25aa Train new hires on cleaning and setup process
u25aa Preform/maintain 5S of all washdown areas
u25aa Generate swab and service requests
u25aa Perform cleaning verifications
u25aa Assist with setups of processing suites
u25aa Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards.
u25aa Perform alternating or rotating shift work
**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education:**
High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is required.
**Experience:**
Minimum 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical, food or cosmetic related manufacturing.
**Equivalency:**
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**
Ability to maintain records of activities as instructed.
Ability to follow instruction with attention to detail.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Works well with limited supervision in a team environment.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices is an asset.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office software applications.
Proficiency with the English language.
**Standards and Expectations:**
Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work collaboratively with fellow teambmembers, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives. Carry out all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality systems SOP''s and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion. Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems in order to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling
systems, etc.). Be client and patient conscious at all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators and strive to boost team effectiveness by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving. Models positive thinking and is open to change, motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identify areas for improvement in the execution of procedures. Communicate risks to timelines in a proactive manner. Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field.
**Physical Requirements:**
Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about manufacturing/office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of up to 40 pounds; arm, hand and finger
dexterity; visual acuity to operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things
as dust, loud noise, bright lights, fumes or odour. Use of Personal Protective equipment is required and may include any of the following: safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, gloves, hair net, beard cover, safety apron, respirator.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.