CARDINAL HEALTH Looking for Manufacturing Tech II, Production Operator at Indianapolis, Indiana Full Time

• Operates automatic and manual manufacturing and chemical process equipment of varying complexity in various production processes in accordance with operating procedures.
• Performs a variety of tasks related to the processing of ingredients and/or pharmaceutical products. Handles raw materials and intermediate or finished products.
• Mixes compound ingredients for liquid injectable products.
• May perform generalmaintenance. Performsstandard operating procedures to meet current good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Maintains records as required.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Nuclear Manufacturing is responsible for the manufacturing of time sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in a integrity driven, highly regulated environment (i.e. FDA, NRC, DOT) to support patient treatment through disease diagnosis, staging, and monitoring.

• Ability to execute Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements including Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with SOPs
• Ability to perform general maintenance and cleaning of equipment and facility
• Work in partnership with cross functional teams to ensure product/production expectations and demands are met
• Disciplined approach to adhering to a large volume of SOPs, with the ability to adapt to process improvements
• Ability to learn and utilize technology to support manufacturing processes
• Ability to manage inventory

Schedule/Shift

• 40 hours
• Monday – Friday
• Typically 8 hour shift with start time between 7:00 am and 9:00 am
• Must be flexible to work an earlier or later start time (between 5 am and 11 am) and until work is completed.
• Possible weekend work as business needs demand.

Responsibilities

• Operates automatic and manual manufacturing and chemical process equipment of varying complexity in various production processes in accordance with operating procedures.
• Performs a variety of tasks related to the processing of ingredients and/or pharmaceutical products.
• Handles raw materials and intermediate or finished products. Mixes compound ingredients for liquid products and fills parenteral vials for further processing. Supplies automatic line with the necessary components for continued operation.
• Responsible for receiving components for use in manufacturing, which includes verifying lot numbers, expiry dates, material codes, etc.
• Ensure vial, label, and insert accountability during packaging operations. This includes verifying finished quantities, samples, rejects, and returned materials.
• May perform general maintenance as required on various pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Performs standard operating procedures to meet current good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Follows a manufacturing batch record and ensures good documentation practices during all entries in batch records, logbooks, and forms.
• Maintains records as required. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures to maintain SISPQ (Safety, Integrity, Strength, Purity, and Quality).
• Moves materials around with manual pallet jack, a motorized walkie-stacker pallet jack, and a motorized pallet jack. Training will be given for the operation of the motorized pallet jacks.
• Maintain cleanliness of the areas by performing routinecleanings/sanitizations.
• Follows all EHS procedures to ensure one’s personal safety and the safety of fellow workers. Position will be involved with the production of radiopharmaceuticals and must follow all radiation safety procedures to maintain safe, acceptable levels as indicated by government guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 1-3 years related work experience and/or training preferred
• Prior experience in manufacturing, preferably in a controlled environment and/or regulated industry.
• Ability to hear, write (English), and speak (English) clearly in order to communicate in manufacturing setting
• Able to repeatedly follow detailed processing instructions
• Ability to manage several tasks at the same time; Ability to evaluate operating conditions and exercise sound judgment and problem solving skills
• Lifting: Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• May require the use of a PAPR (powered air purifying respirator)
• Ability to see fine particulate and differentiate colors in liquid solutions
• Manual dexterity required for equipment operation and occasional reach and lifting of small objects
• Ability to be an effective team member

Work Environment

• The primary work environment consists of a manufacturing facility for the production ofradiopharmaceuticals,which must be kept clean, orderly, properly lighted and maintained in optimum operating condition.
• Employees handle radioactive materials and are exposed to very low amounts of radiation that are deemed safe by current standards.
• The facility is operated under well-controlled and closely monitored conditions that are regulated by both State and Federal agencies, and that are enforced by the corporate internal quality and regulatory group.
• Each staff member will receive specific training in keeping radiation exposures within regulatory guidelines and he/she will be routinely monitored for their exposure to radiation.
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

What is expected of you and others at this level in Manufacturing for functional success

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks
• Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works under moderate degree of supervision
• Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
• Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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