Technician - Ii (Am Shift) - Brampton, Canada - Taro Pharmaceuticals INC, Canada

Taro Pharmaceuticals INC, Canada

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Brampton, Canada

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Title:

Technician - II (AM Shift)**:

Date: May 15, 2024
Location: Taro Pharmaceauticals CAN
Company: Taro Pharmaceuticals INC, CanadaTaro Pharmaceuticals is a multinational, specialty pharmaceutical company with a vision of reaching people and touching lives globally as a leading provider of valued medicines. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers and the overall community through the innovation, development, manufacturing and marketing of the highest quality healthcare products.

Established in 1950, Taro's world class production facility is located in Brampton, Ontario, with a current team of over 600 Canadian employees.

Our company's focus on the dermatology sector has made us a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialized topical products with a diverse portfolio of creams, ointments, liquids, and gels.

With support from our parent company, Sun Pharma, one of the world's largest specialty generic pharmaceutical companies, we are committed to providing a healthy, safe and rewarding environment for all of our employees.

Technician - II / Senior Technician

SHIFT:
DAY SHIFT / AM SHIFT

General Summary:

The Technician maintains component supply to packaging lines, washes and assists with filler assembly. Operates filling lines and packaging equipment in a safe manner and maintains compliance with cGMP and SOP requirements.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Training Level 1 to 2:

Operate filling lines and equipment
Supply filling lines with components and bulk for packaging
Ensure drum and lot changes are completed effectively and ontime with mínimal bulk waste
Setup, monitor and adjust fill weights throughout the operation ensuring mínimal overfill
Assemble and disassemble equipment such as fillers, manifolds, tube holders and supply pumps
Perform filler changeovers, setups and troubleshooting
Prepare detergent and sanitizing agents with the correct dilution factor
Sanitize filling rooms as per standard operating procedure
Perform housekeeping tasks such as washing floors, walls etc.
Perform line clearance processes both inside filling rooms and secondary packaging
Complete G.M.P. documents right first time, for example cleaning & sanitization records, packaging work orders, nonstationary equipment logs etc.
Wash and sanitize wetted change parts for fillers and supply pumps
Troubleshoot machine problems effectively based on the observed abnormalities
Change embossing/coding block characters (expiration date and batch number) for metal and laminate tubes as specified on the packaging work order (PWO)
Setup/changeover of product contact parts (hopper, graco pump, directional valve, auger, dosing pump, nozzle etc.)
Sign off required line startup documentation in the primary and secondary areas prior to production run
Assist with training of new hires
Assist Line Mechanics, as required
Work with safety in mind with respect to all assigned tasks
Other duties as assigned.

Training Level 3:

Setup/changeover filling (primary) equipment as required
Replace orings for directional valve, dosing pump, nozzle assembly etc.
Perform more detailed trouble shooting as it pertains to container closure, folding station, and tube holders etc

Training level 4:

Change embossing/coding block characters (expiration date and batch number) for labels and cartons as specified on the packaging work order (PWO)
Changeover and setup (and change parts as required) of secondary packaging equipment cartoner, labeler, pester/bundler and case packer based on established change parts and parameter values
Assist mechanics in doing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude combined with experience with mechanical setups on packing and filling lines in a pharmaceutical, food or similar GMP manufacturing environment.
Excellent math skills.
Excellent command of the English language combined with strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively in a teambased environment.
Ability to use a computer including Microsoft and Manufacturing Execution software.
Fork lift certification an asset

Background and Experience:

Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.
Minimum two (2) years of experience in a pharmaceutical or related industry.

Problem Solving:

Able to resolve minor difficulties
such as starting and stopping fillers, clearing " jam ups ".
Typically when a problem arises the line leader, line mechanic and or supervisor will be able to assist.

Working Conditions:

Ability to able to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to safely lift up to 60 lbs.
Operate lifting devices such as drum lifters, pallet trucks and pallet wrappers.
Overtime will be required. This may be additional time during the workweek and / or on weeke