Machine Operator

Description:

The Operator, Pouch is an Hourly Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by inspecting, over-pouching and performing quality checks on filled bags which hold IV therapies, premixed drugs, renal therapies and other sterile solutions.

Essential Job Duties

- Over-pouch and seal the over-pouch, enclosing a bag containing solutions or premixed drugs, at a rate consistent with production needs

- Inspect and ensure that the over-pouches, bags and their components meet quality standards

- Perform scheduled quality checks using an assortment of gauges and a scale

- Perform and document scheduled cleaning activities

- Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur

- Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

- Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles

- Correct any over-pouch seal or packaging issues previously identified

Work Environment

- In a Class III Controlled Environment which includes the following dress/gowning requirements: safety glasses, safety shoes, ear plugs, hairnet and beard cover (additional PPE required when cleaning and manually loading trucks)

- Constant or intermittent exposure to elevated levels of noise

- Involves working around equipment, machinery and belts

- Requires occasionally working with chemical cleaners and disinfectants

Physical Requirements

- Requires continuous grasping, pushing/pulling up to 15 pounds and reaching with hands and arms.

- Lifting and carrying on average up to 15 pounds frequently throughout the shift.

- Normal visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color are necessary.

- Ability to complete quick and precise repetitive processes using both arms and both hands

- Occasionally specialized physicals are required when working with certain drug codes.

- Must be able to squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.