Hanford Pharmaceuticals is hiring: Pharmaceutical Production Operations Speciali

Responsibilities of a Pharmaceutical Production Operations Specialist include:

• Operate technically sophisticated equipment through HMIs.
• Performs machine set-up, operation, and troubleshooting on various pieces of packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and repair issues with mechanical and electrical operations of equipment.
• Set-up, monitor, adjust, and program packaging equipment within approved procedural and GMP guidelines.
• Clean work area and equipment with various cleaning aids such as wipes, brooms/mops following standard operating procedures.
• Maintain documentation of inspections and cleaning including logbooks and batch record documents.
• Analyze conditions/issues using analytical skills to develop a solution.
• Assists management with data analysis, report writing, investigations, and other tasks as assigned.
• Assist in team development by training, mentoring, coaching.
• Candidates should be mechanically inclined self-starters with a strong attention to detail and must be available for overtime and/or additional days per week.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of contemporary electrical and mechanical technologies and packaging.
• Knowledge of production maintenance practices and procedures.
• Knowledge and skill in operating various specialized equipment.
• Knowledge and skill in interpersonal communications including coaching, counseling, and providing leadership to team.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and other individuals.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously.
• Adhere to Company Policy and Procedures.

Required Education, Experience: Associate degree in electrical and mechanical technologies, or equivalent combination of experience and education. 3-5 years’ experience in a similar field with background in pharmaceutical manufacturing, equipment maintenance, or equivalent combination of training/experience.

Typical 3rd shift production schedule is 4, 10-hour days. Must be available for various days of the week and a 5-day schedule as indicated. Overtime rates apply to hours over 40 per week. Standard work hours for 3rd shift are 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM. Alternative work hours/work schedule may be required at the discretion of management. A 15% differential will be applied for all hours worked on 3rd shift. Training will occur on 1st shift. 

Compensation: Rate is commensurate with experience, starting at $25/hr.