Title: Manufacturing Operator Location: Saint-Laurent, QC Duration: 6 Months Work Schedule: Candidates must be available to work any of the shifts, understanding that the shifts can change regularly. Note: Must be fluent in French
Job Summary:
In compliance with policies, guidelines, established manufacturing records, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), as well as health, safety, and environmental prevention measures and the business processes of the Montreal site, the main tasks of the manufacturing operator are:
As a member of the process-focused team, the manufacturing operator is responsible for producing various dosage forms and performing the different stages of the processes such as weighing, granulation, mixing, compression, encapsulation, coating, and inspection of solid, semi-solid, or liquid dosage forms according to their area of expertise, while respecting the different criteria across several dimensions: Safety, Quality, Execution, Costs, and People.
They are also responsible for cleaning and maintaining equipment accessories and their work area.
They perform production steps under their responsibility, carry out required inspections and controls, and document their actions according to manufacturing records and standard work charts.
Major Responsibilities: The following tasks are performed in compliance with policies, guidelines, established manufacturing procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), health, safety, and environmental protection measures, and standard work procedures of the Montreal site.
Level 1 (The Level 1 operator may be assigned a group of the following tasks)
Cleaning (various types of cleaning) of certain parts, rooms (floors, walls, sinks, etc.), containers, and work areas
Disassembly, cleaning, and assembly of production equipment according to procedures and GMP, following established standard work methods
Planning cleaning activities to optimize production schedules and use of cleaning rooms
Checking the condition of parts and/or equipment for cleanliness and general condition
Start-up operation of certain production equipment
Performing room or area clearance
Evaluating the quality of equipment and products
Proper documentation (manufacturing records, logs, cleaning labels, standard work charts, etc.) according to GMP rules and document verification
Printing and/or inspection of tablets or capsules according to standards
Follow-up of requests with specialists or supervisors
Handling certain equipment and products (powders, cores, tablets)
Verification of raw materials
Execution of sanitation tasks
Execution of certain reconciliations
Maintaining adequate inventory of certain products/materials/supplies
Occasional replacement of Level 2 operators
Identification of problems and proposal of solutions
Participation in T0–T1 meetings and continuous improvement loops (T1)
Training of colleagues
Active participation in continuous improvement programs and submission of ideas via the t-cards system
May participate in team committees if required (e.g., HSE, operational excellence, CCM, special projects, job evaluation, etc.)
May perform training follow-up tasks (updating training curricula, linking modules, updating procedures, etc.)
Level 2 (May occasionally perform Level 1 tasks)
Weighing, granulation, mixing, compression, or coating of solid dosage forms, or manufacturing ointments, creams, or liquids according to manufacturing records
Following manufacturing instructions and parameters in the batch record and documentation
Performing in-process controls
Checking, calibrating, and adjusting instruments and equipment
Performing calculations for certain adjustments (pH, volume)
Transactions in certain IT systems (e.g., SAP)
Proper management and selection of tare weights
Monitoring and documenting product parameters and quality
Proper documentation (manufacturing records, logs, cleaning labels, standard work charts, etc.) according to GMP rules and verification of documentation
Improves performance and standard work using continuous improvement tools
Acts as a leader using continuous improvement tools and evaluating value-added activities
Mobilizes the process-focused team to achieve shift production targets
Acts as a facilitator and resource person within the team
Supports the team in meeting objectives
Coordinates work organization and resources
Anticipates problems and acts as a resource for problem-solving
Works closely with supervisors
Ensures proper documentation according to GMP and verifies documentation
Communicates expectations to the team
Performs short-interval controls
Participates in T0–T1 meetings and continuous improvement loops
Ensures relevant information is passed to the next shift
Collects and manages ideas from colleagues and promotes the t-cards system
Training of colleagues
Active participation in continuous improvement programs and idea submission via t-cards
May participate in team committees if required
May perform training follow-up tasks (section cut off in original text)
Education, Certification, Previous Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of GMP (an asset)
2 years of experience in pharmaceutical or related field (an asset)
Mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 28.96/hr.
