Operations Technician

Job Description

Under the direction of the Operational Coach (Manager), the technician operates automatic solid-dose packaging equipment as part of an empowered work team. Routinely performs line-specific duties including line check-in, in-process quality monitoring, equipment operation, work center cleaning and change-over and material movement with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency in accordance with established procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out our site mission by assuring finished goods and services are of the highest quality, optimal cost, and delivered on schedule.

• Function in a team-based Employee Involvement culture focusing on continuous improvement of Wilson Operations.

• Operate packaging equipment to routinely achieve production standards while following GMPs and SOPs.

• Perform scrupulous cleaning and inspection of equipment between production batches.

• Set up and adjust equipment including tablet fillers, thermoformers, cappers, labelers, checkweighers, cartoners, casepackers, and palletizers as needed for optimal performance within qualified parameters.

• Examine products to detect defects, product damage, or other visual quality problems.

• Verify accuracy of critical information and complete required documentation for product run.

• Identify equipment malfunctions and repair needs; communicate appropriately for timely resolution.

• Accurately maintains detailed records of equipment cleaning, set-up, and challenge documentation.

• Encourage discussion of individual or member concerns and/or solutions to problem situations.

• Contributes to effectiveness of operations and implementation of viable improvements.

• Maintains work area in constant state of compliance with respect to proper housekeeping, material segregation, and personal gowning including required protective equipment.

• Quality – Conducts all packaging operations in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Divisional policies and guidelines.

• Identifies quality issues, determines root cause through minor troubleshooting and actively supports appropriate corrective actions.

• Notifies appropriate parties of quality deviations and supports all investigations and corrective actions.

• Performs routine line clearance activities thoroughly to prevent cross-contamination of products.

• Safety – Conforms to established safety procedures in accordance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies.

• Recognizes and utilizes safety equipment as needed.

• Actively takes accountability for personal safety as well as the safety of others. Identifies, reports, and documents unsafe conditions, participates in the investigation of accidents/injuries and corrective measures.

• Equipment – Operates packaging equipment within qualified parameters; performs and documents equipment challenges per current procedures.

• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot equipment for product jams and component problems.

• Identifies equipment problems to assist the mechanics with corrective repairs.

• Financial – Responsible for achieving packaging Profit Plan standards; maintain production schedule to complete monthly orders.

• Contribute to achieving all departmental financial goals by understanding and controlling labor tracking, component usage and material waste.

• Team/Individual Performance – Actively participates in a team-based culture through participation in team meetings and continuous improvement activities.

• Demonstrates a high degree maturity and personal integrity.

• Strictly adheres to all site policies on personal conduct and attendance.

• Collaborates with peers and other employees at various levels throughout the organization; routinely demo