Production Line Operator II- 2nd shift- $500 Sign On Bonus
Akorn 2

Job Info

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SUMMARY:

All Production Line Operators are responsible for all activities associated with the manufacturing and filling operations, required to produce sterile drug products under aseptic conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Include the following (Other duties may be assigned.):

• Compliance with associated SOPs and training requirements.
• Maintain aseptic gowning qualifications. NOTE: Must have flexibility, discipline and not fall out of established limits.
• Obtain requirements for media qualification.
• Basic understanding of aseptic procedures, aseptic connections and cleanroom behavior in controlled environments.
• Knowledge of documentation activities in logbooks, forms etc. in a legible manner as per cGMP.
• Qualify to perform Rodac sampling of aseptic personnel during fills.
• Basic understanding of personnel, equipment flow and controlled environments.
• Post filling/bubble point testing of filters (Vispro vent and solution filling filters).
• Cleaning of Kettle 1, Waukesha, Thokem and associated piping components. (Some lifting required, up to 50 lbs.) Any object greater than 60 pounds, not to exceed 100 lbs. must require the use of a buddy system. This system requires two employees to lift the object. No employee can lift any object greater than 50 lbs. by themselves.
• Collection of Kettle #1 samples.
• Assist (as second operator) in operating Kalix and Chase in reloading components, cap/tip jams in bowl/live track, and changing the Vispro cans.
• Assembly of Vispro cans prior to sterilization.
• Ability to sanitize outside the aseptic core and fill log books correctly.
• Ability to train Production line Operator I.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to work within a team environment or independent if required.
• Some Saturdays, Sunday and additional hours in weekdays (Overtime) will be required to work by the company based on the department’s schedule.
• Must assume any position required within the department for coverage.
• Must be able to work until all cleaning activities are complete.
• Must be flexible in adapting to a work schedule that could change as a result in business direction.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must coordinate with packaging dept. senior operators to ensure all production activities are performed and production demands are satisfied.



Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have experience in pharmaceutical processing.
• At least one year of pharmaceutical experience required, preferably in Aseptic manufacturing.

JOB PREREQUISITES:

• Ability to meet attendance standards. All full-time employees are required to work a 40-hour week. At times, it may be necessary to work additional hours in order to get the required tasks accomplished to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple operations, simultaneously during routine duties.

Company Overview
Akorn, Inc. is a niche pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets generic and branded prescription pharmaceuticals as well as animal and consumer health products. We specialize in difficult-to-manufacture sterile and non-sterile dosage forms including: ophthalmics, injectables, oral liquids, topicals, inhalants, and nasal sprays. Akorn markets its products to retail pharmacies, ophthalmologists, optometrists, physicians, veterinarians, hospitals, clinics, wholesalers, distributors, group purchasing organizations, and government agencies.

EEO Statement
Akorn, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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