Technical Operator - 1st Shift

Technical Operator

Location: Sorrento Valley, CA 92121

Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 230pm

Pay: $19/hr, receives a bump in pay of $1/hr upon conversion

Temp-to-Hire

***Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen, prior to starting

The Technical Operator I utilizes an array of production equipment as well as manual assembly to manufacture and package cuvette products. The Technical Operator I is also responsible for an array of other manufacturing related tasks.

Key Accountabilities

· Support daily production and packaging activities in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all related standard operating procedures (SOPs).

· Continually work to achieve assigned production goals; meet unscheduled peaks in workload as necessary to ensure timely release of product and to avoid back orders.

· Work with Team Leader and Supervisor to detail critical raw materials, in-process procedures, and specifications.

· Use computerized Materials Resource Planning (MRP) inventory system as required

· Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and all related SOPs.

· Maintain safe working conditions at all times; adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

· Identify line issues and other production problems; promptly notify Team Leader or Supervisor of required corrective action.

· Operate production equipment as directed and in accordance with all SOPs.

· Perform in-process quality checks on sub-assemblies and finish products.

· Support all efforts and procedures to maintain optimal manufacturing conditions.

· Ensure production areas are continually kept clean.

· As directed, provide support for process and equipment validation.

· Maintain daily product logbooks as directed.

· Ensure and maintain compliance with the Company's quality system requirements through training and adherence to policies, procedures and processes.

· Other duties as assigned.

Networking/Key relationships

· Reagent Lab

· BIOQC

· Warehouse

· Maintenance

· Engineering

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· At least two (2) years previous assembly/packaging experience; previous experience in a regulated medical device manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment strongly preferred.

Skills & Capabilities:

· Previous experience with, or ability to, quickly comprehend manufacturing processes.

· Familiarity with GDP, GMP, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), FDA, and ISO.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and large Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system preferred.

· Good written and verbal communication.

· Ability to work as part of a team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.