Associate Manufacturing Operator

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Assembly

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Manufacturing Operator to be in Athens, GA.

About Innovative Medicine 
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.
Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Benefits you will enjoy starting your first day:

• Competitive pay based on experience, night shift differential, plus an annual performance bonus.

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage, competitive 401k, HSA/FSA, and company paid Pension plan.

• 120 hours paid vacation, plus 40 hours paid sick leave and an additional 40 hours paid personal leave.

• 2/2/3 schedule with a 3-day weekend every other week.

• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible degree programs.

• $3,000 sign-on bonus

Are you interested in joining a team that is positively impacting patients' lives by ensuring high quality in our pharmaceutical products? Apply today for this exciting role!
 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Associate Manufacturing Operator performs duties related to the preparation and manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, and/or medical devices. These responsibilities include using equipment for the assembly and processing tasks to produce finished products according to established specifications and in accordance with standard operating procedures, as regulated by quality, environmental, and safety agencies (FDA, EPA, OSHA, DEA, etc.).

• Possesses a basic understanding of a limited number of chemical production processes within area of assignment and a working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and chemical processing principles.

• Operates and cleans production equipment used to produce intermediate or finished products for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, medical device raw material components, or other products as directed; Completes all associated support activities in the production of these products.

• Interprets instructions and specifications and uses to set up equipment.

• Follows and accurately completes batch records/logs, SAP transactions and other documentation associated with all production processes to ensure efficient operations and compliance with cGMP and standard operating procedures.

• Demonstrates effective operation of dryers, centrifuges, mills, reactors, water systems, DCS and PLC control systems and appropriately responds to alarms and interlocks.

• Transports materials of varying weight in accordance with established safety guidelines using material handling equipment and additional assistance as required.

• Performs area safety inspections to identify safety hazards and report findings in accordance with company protocols.

• Performs all duties with attention to quality, safety and environmental matters including: wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, recognizing, reporting, and appropriately responding to hazards in the work area (spills/accidents/near misses), maintaining proper housekeeping at all times, and properly labeling and storing chemicals.

• Completes process sampling requirements following applicable schedules and techniques.

• Demonstrates adherence to safety procedures by monitoring personal and peer behaviors, work environment and housekeeping.

• Responsible for handling controlled substances in compliance with applicable State and local law and J&J requirement.

• Ensures products are correctly manufactured and removes defects as required.

• Compiles records and reports on quality inspection results.

• Performs minor troubleshooting on equipment such as dryers and centrifuges as well as DCS/PLC controls and failure issues and recognizes abnormal operation of instrumentation.

• Participates on site investigative teams and where applicable, in VSAs, PSSRs, PHAs, and behavioral safety assessments; Corrects and/or mitigates findings from assessments.

• Live Our Credo and the Innovative Medicine Purpose by putting the need of Our Credo stakeholders first, pursuing the highest standards of compliance, quality and ethics.

• Connect inclusively within the department, with other departments, and within the company to address customer needs. • Shape the future through innovation by inspiring new ideas, trying new things, and demonstrating resilience and agility to adapt to change.

• Grow by developing self and others to reach goals by engaging in open and honest conversations, managing energy, and taking ownership for outcomes.

Additional position requirements:

• Assumes responsibility for the environmental effects of work performed and for the identification and recording of environmental problems as they arise.

• Follows all applicable aspects of the site Environmental Management System as it pertains to normal job duties.

• Partners with Supervisor and Quality Department in making recommendations to modify existing procedures, instructions and batch logs within the assigned production processes as well as developing new procedures, instructions, and batch logs.

• Carry out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines including FDA, EPA, OSHA and DEA. Maintain compliance with all company and site policies and procedures and the intent of our Credo.

• Demonstrates the ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emergency situations, executing emergency response duties that include the proficient use of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), donning a Level A fully encapsulated suit, and performing critical rescue operations.

• Completes RCRA training within first six months of employment and annually thereafter.

• Completes all regulatory training as assigned (cGMP, ISO14001, OSHA, DEA, etc.)

• Completes Operator Training Program according to established guidelines.

• Accountable to ensure the Area is prepared for internal and external audits. Participates in audits as necessary. Comply with documentation and housekeeping practices to assure a continuous state of inspection readiness.

• Works with the team to look for ways to simplify or improve products, services, systems, and processes to achieve business goals, e.g., improve yield, cycle time, quality, and productivity.

• Makes a positive contribution through demonstration of ability to seek out assistance from co-workers as needed, to suggest ways to improve upon current operations practices and systems; and to learn new skills, procedures and processes.

• Be available for overtime work on a scheduled or emergency basis.

Minimum Qualification:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Must be able to read, write, and understand Basic English and read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, government regulations and procedure manuals.

• Basic math skills required.

• Ability to communicate and effectively work as part of a team.

 Preferred:

• A minimum of 6 months of work experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or other industry that complies with cGMP environment is preferred

• A minimum of 1 year experience in a regulated manufacturing industry is preferred • Operating skills of manufacturing equipment, tools, and hand/forks trucks preferred.

• Knowledge of Digital Control System and SAP systems.

• Basic PC navigation such as the ability to enter data into programs/software applications as instructed and use software applications for mail, word processing, spreadsheets and other job specific needs highly preferred.

 Other Requirements:

• Must be willing and able to meet the physical demands of this job which include:  standing, walking, climbing, bending, stopping, reaching with hands and arms, and using hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently required to talk, hear, taste and smell; must have the ability to work from ladders or platforms up to 30 feet in the air and the ability to lift, push or pull up to 40 lbs.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to qualify for respiratory protective equipment use.

• While working in this job the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

• Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed.

• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts required which may include days and/or nights, in support of continuous operations.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([email protected]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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