Set Up Operator

Job Description

**Work Schedule**
12 hr shift/nights
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
**Job Description**
**Summary:**
Operate, set up equipment, troublshoot and maintain packaging equipment while packaging semi-finished bulk into finished product form. Duties include documentation requirements, cleaning, training, mechanical support, leading projects, support department initiatives while supporting the needs for the Operations group in the area of material coordination, compliance, security and safety.
**Work Shift**
**Continental shift**
**07:00 pm to 07:00 am**
**Essential Functions:**
Oversee all functions relating to the Packaging Lines, including operating and training instructions to new and temporary staff. Maintain a clean working environment. Operate equipment, verifycomponent usage. Inspect finished product. Perform all associated Packaging tasks as required. Complete required documentation while meeting compliance requirements.
Support department initiatives including equipment set-up, teardown and troubleshooting. Assembly and disassembly of equipment, cleaning and storing away parts and tools after production runs.
Identifyroutine and unique problems with equipment and recommendssolutions
Accurately complete batch documents and audits documentation process including batch entries, checks, labour reporting, and downtime. Ensure control and handling of labels to meet cGMP guidelines. Receive and store labels including all related tracking functions.
Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards.
Perform night shift
**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education:**
High school diploma or equivalent required.
**Experience:**
2 years of related experience preferred
Experience in set-up and tear-down of packaging equipment.
WHMIS training preferred
**Equivalency**
_:_
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
**:**
Sound knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices. Sound understanding of
department Standard Operating Procedures. Ability to deal with highly confidential information. Mechanical aptitude. Ability to work at line speed and with minimal supervision.
Basic mathematical skills required. Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
Proficiency with the English Language.
**Standards and Expectations:u202fu202f** u202f
Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work collaboratively with fellow team members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives. Carry out all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality systems Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion.u202f Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems,u202fetc.). Be client and patient consciousu202fat all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators and strive to improve the performance of the team 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.u202f Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field. u202fu202fu202f
**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.u202fUse 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.
**Disclaimer:**
This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job.
The description is not to be construed as a comprehensive statement of work, responsibilities, or requirements.
Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.
Nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract.
Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.
Any language contained herein is intended to fully align with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.
**Compensation**
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Canada is $45,300.00u2013$67,950.00.
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.