UNION _Aseptic Filling Operator LG3 - 2nd SHIFT (Sun - Thur 4pm -12\:30 am)

Company: Boehringer Ingelheim
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Description: Description\:
To perform duties in the manufacturer of high quality biological products.
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
Duties & Responsibilities\:

• Prepare all assigned records, calculations, and documentation.
• Read and follow schedules, procedures, and documents.
• Assist in training other employees in an area of responsibility as assigned.
• Assist staff in developing new procedures and methods or improving old ones.
• Use and understand computer assisted data entry, and process logic controllers (PLCs) including SAP.
• Assist lower labor grades as needed to insure the completion of daily tasks.
• Practice aseptic technique independently.
• Perform media fills (process simulation testing) with passing results per applicable SOP
• Perform clean room gowning and pass clean room garment validation consecutively.
• Prepare disinfectants and sanitizing solutions.
• Ability to independently clean and sanitize production equipment, rooms and areas.
• Perform aseptic operation using laminar flow systems and environmental monitoring.
• Assist in performing environmental monitoring, such as but not limited to, independently placing settling plates and air sampling.
• Set-up, operate, maintain and troubleshoot steam sterilizers, capping machines, Building P sterile fill machines, bottle unscramblers, stoppering machines, tray loaders, bottle washers, sterilizing tunnels, equipment washing machines, sterile filtration equipment, WFI Diluent system, L bar sealers, vision systems, inkjets, automatic bundlers, - vacuum check equipment as needed.
• Perform sterile filtration to fill media and stabilizer solutions aseptically with satisfactory results.
• Aseptically gather and transfer samples for QC testing.
• Load and unload freeze driers using appropriate aseptic technique.
• Perform filter integrity and prepare accurate documentation.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Assist higher Grade operators under supervision
• Required to perform work of a lower classification as needed.
• All personnel will be required to routinely go through an aseptic qualification program to ensure adequate aseptic techniques and behavior.
• All other duties as assigned Requirements\:
  
  • Education and/or Experience
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Communication Skills
      • Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to train others.
      • Mathematical Skills
        • Perform calculations and conversions involving weights, volumes, and percentages.
        • Reasoning Ability
          • Ability to use basic logic to identify and solve problems
          • Knowledge and skill to recognize creative ideas that add value and are able to be implemented to improve efficiency, effectiveness and reduce complexity for department
          • Mechanical Aptitude
            • Demonstrated understanding of systems, equipment, and processes
            • Computer Skills
              • Experience with Windows Operating System.
              • Comprehension and application
                • Proficient reading, comprehension and application skills toward a diverse set complicated tasks.
                • Physical Requirements
                  • Ability to wear a respirator if required of the job, no pulmonary restrictions.
                  • Sustained heavy lifting over extended periods of time.
                  • Level III Work related tasks & weights forces associated\:
                    • Pallet of 500 ml bottles on pallet jack-28 lbs (pull), 34.5 pounds (push)
                    • Header tank weighs 43 pounds and is a 2 person lift.
                    • Case of 500 ml bottles-11 lbs, 70 cases per pallet, 10 pallets
                    • Bundles weigh Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities\:
                      
                      • Additional Education and/or Equivalent Experience
                      • Successful completion of National Career Readiness Work Keys assessment
                      • Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Handling
                      • Knowledge of Decontamination and Sterilization
                      • Knowledge of Traffic Patterns
                      • Knowledge of or evidence of working with BPE methods
                      • Understanding of Basic GMP/Documentation practices
                      • Demonstrated ability and understanding of Safe working habits and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
                      • Understanding of Basic Laboratory Practices, Measurements, Biology and Microbiology
                      • Understanding of operating in an aseptic environment
                      • Ability to work in a team environment
                      • Demonstrated knowledge of Federal, State, and International regulations, such as cGMP, USDA, DOT, EPA, OSHA as they pertain to the employee's work.
                      • Demonstrated knowledge of Corporate guidelines and Policies related to the employee's work.
                      • Adequate knowledge of Drug and Chemical names, and be able to distinguish between similar names, physical appearance and precautions in handling.
                      • Ability to proceed independently in product processing in accordance with standard methods, standard operating procedures, and Manufacturing Directions, using proper aseptic techniques. Eligibility Requirements\:
                        
                        • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
                        • Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
                        • Must be 18 years of age or older Who We Are\:
                          At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal\: to improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company we focus on long term performance. -We are powered by 50.000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. -Learning and development for all employees is key because your growth is our growth.
                          Want to learn more? - Visit boehringer-ingelheim.com and join us in our effort to make more health.
                          Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person's actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.
                          ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
                          
                          This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the role.
                          

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