Sterile & Packaging Operator
Sterile Packaging Operator - Level 2 (continuous recruitment) Job
Sterile Packaging Operator - Level 2 (continuous recruitment)-USW001018 Description Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. Currently, we are sourcing candidates for Sterile Packaging Operators - Level 2 for the Merck Manufacturing Division at our West Point, PA site. Openings may be for 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift positions and may include working on weekends. * Some positions require aseptic gowning during performance of job duties. * Incumbents will be required to obtain all required titers, including but not limited to Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella and Hepatitis A. Position Overview: Under the direction of management, the incumbent performs a wide variety of tasks and operations in GMP, aseptic and controlled environments to support and execute production. Duties include but are not limited to: * Performs line/process changeover procedures as well as general cleaning and disinfecting duties in work areas. * Sets up, operates and troubleshoots packaging equipment including making minor repairs as necessary. * Interfaces with departmental computer systems/databases including PCL Entries, start/end batches and timely accurate SAP transactions as necessary. * Cleans and ships material to off-site vendor for refurbishment * Performs in-process testing/monitoring via paper or electronic systems (dose/seal checks, leak checks, broken glass checks, standards/challenges, reconstitution, control boards/charts, etc.) * Sets up and operates steam and dry heat sterilizers including computer interface operations. * Assembles equipment and performs washing and cleaning of components and equipment. * Prepares and operates lyophilization cabinets including computer interface operations, manual cleaning, loading and unloading. * Completes all required log sheets, batch records, (including but not limited to 2nd Person reviews, sampling and accountability calculations, ) training rosters and additional documentation as required and adherence to Right First Time (RHT) accountability. * Performs disinfection of items entering the aseptic core and other areas. * Operates equipment associated with, but not limited to: washing, autoclaving, loading, filling, tray loading, capping and inspection. * Monitors equipment, components, and flow of materials to ensure quality. * Runs equipment for various size containers, stoppers, caps and other packaging components as required. Makes minor adjustments to equipment to clear jams as necessary, and communicates issues or problems to technicians or supervisors. * Coordinates activities required to manage inventory of supplies, components and equipment to meet production schedules. Ensures materials are organized, stored, segregated and staged for production operations. * Performs sampling as required. * Adheres to Current Good Manufacturing Practices. * Empties wastebaskets, transports waste materials and properly tags waste. * Replaces lights and light covers. * Mops, dusts, polishes, details, sprays, wipes and vacuums floors, ceilings, walls, machinery, windows, and laminar flow hood curtains, etc. * Prepares, removes and properly labels cleaning solutions and cleaning equipment. * Attends training sessions, as required, to maintain skills/knowledge of operations. Qualifications Education: * Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent. Required: * The incumbent may be required to lift up to 50 pounds, periodically work on ladders and handle trash, perform disinfection, etc. * Exposure to high and low temperatures and extensive standing are required with this role. * Employees that are required to work in an aseptic processing area must successfully demonstrate and maintain proficiency in aseptic gowning by passing monitoring tests. * No relocation or work authorization sponsorship will be offered for these positions. * All qualified candidates must pass a computer-based Skills Assessment * . Preferred: * Previous aseptic gowning experience * 12 months or more experience working in a manufacturing and/or packaging environment * Experience working in a cGMP, clean room, and/or aseptic environment * Experience operating automated washers/sterilization equipment * Experience operating manual, automatic and semi-automatic packaging equipment * Experience with lyophilization cabinet operations * Experience with steam sterilization equipment, thaw baths, and other equipment associated with packaging. Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # USW001018. Open to U.S. Residents Citizens only. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. Former Military, Transitioning Service Members, National Guard Reserves - We value your past and present service. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully: Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means. Primary Location: US-PA-West Point Employee Status: Regular Travel : No Number of Openings: 1 Shift (if applicable) : Other (see Work Schedule) *This job post was placed on PharmaDiversity Job Board with permission of this employer. 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