Title: Manufacturing Operator – Opérateur Fabrication
Duration: 11+ months
Location: Saint-Laurent, Quebec H4R 1J6
Weekend night shift: Friday 23:00 to Saturday 11:00, Saturday 23:00 to Sunday 11:00, and hours during the week.
Note: 1 position for weekend night shift and 1 for day or evening, or night shift (must be available for all 3 shifts).
 
Job Summary:
In compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures, manufacturing sheets, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), health, safety, and environmental prevention measures, and the business procedures/processes of the Montréal 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 carrying out different process steps such as weighing, granulation, mixing, compression, encapsulation, coating, and inspection of solid, semi-solid, or liquid dosage forms according to their professional specialty, while respecting criteria in the areas of Safety, Quality, Execution, Cost, and People.
• They are also responsible for cleaning and maintaining equipment, tools, and the work area. They must perform the assigned production step, carry out required inspections and controls, and document their actions according to the manufacturing sheet and standard work charts.

Major Responsibilities:
The following tasks are carried out in compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures, manufacturing sheets, GMP, health, safety, and environmental protection measures, the business procedures/processes of the Montréal Site, and standard work practices.
Level 1 (A Level 1 operator will be asked to perform a grouping of tasks among the following:)

• Cleaning (various types) of certain parts, rooms (floors, walls, sinks, etc.), containers, and their work area.
• Dismantling, cleaning, and assembling production equipment according to procedures and GMP while following established standard work methods where applicable.
• Planning cleanings to optimize production schedules and use of cleaning rooms.
• Checking the condition of parts and/or equipment for cleanliness and overall condition.
• Starting up certain production equipment.
• Performing room or section clearances.
• Assessing the quality of equipment and products.
• Completing documentation (manufacturing sheet, logs, cleaning labels, standard work charts, etc.) properly according to GMP rules and verifying documentation.
• Printing and/or inspecting tablets or capsules according to standards.
• Performing preventive maintenance (TPM).
• Polishing punches.
• Waste management (trash and/or pharmaceutical rejects).
• Storing parts.
• Following up on requests with specialists or supervisors.
• Handling certain equipment and products (powder, cores, tablets).
• Checking raw materials.
• Performing sanitation tasks.
• Performing certain reconciliations.
• Maintaining adequate inventory of certain products/or materials, and/or supplies.
• Occasionally replacing Level 2 Operators.
• Identifying problems and proposing solutions.
• Participating in T0 – T1 meetings and continuous improvement loops T1.
• Training colleagues.
• Actively participating in the continuous improvement program and submitting ideas through the t-card system.
• May be asked to participate in team committees if required (e.g., HSE, operational excellence, CCM, special projects, job evaluations, etc.).
• May be asked to perform training follow-up tasks (updating training curricula, module associations, updating procedures, etc.).

Level 2 (May occasionally be asked to perform Level 1 tasks)

• Weighing, granulation, mixing, compression, or coating of solid dosage forms, or manufacturing of ointments, creams, or liquids in accordance with manufacturing sheets.
• Following instructions and manufacturing parameters in the sheet and documentation.
• Performing in-process production controls.
• Checking, calibrating, and adjusting instruments and equipment.
• Checking and calculating certain adjustments (pH, volume).
• Entering transactions in certain IT systems (e.g., SAP).
• Proper management and use/selection of tare weights.
• Monitoring and documenting product parameters and quality.
• Completing documentation (manufacturing sheet, logs, cleaning labels, standard work charts, etc.) properly according to GMP rules and verifying documentation.
• Handling powders, cores, tablets, capsules, liquids, and/or semi-liquids.
• Cleaning and starting up production equipment.
• Reconciliation.
• Optimizing production parameters within permitted limits.
• Production monitoring.
• Preparing bulk for packaging.
• Proper segregation and identification of toxic containers and pharmaceutical waste.
• Palletizing raw materials.
• Performing a physical inventory of certain raw materials.
• De-dispensing certain raw materials.
• Loading and unloading certain equipment.
• Work planning.
• Training colleagues.
• Participating in T0 – T1 meetings and continuous improvement loops T1.
• Following standard work charts.
• Actively participating in the continuous improvement program and submitting ideas through the t-card system.
• May be asked to participate in team committees if required (e.g., HSE, operational excellence, CCM, special projects, job evaluations, etc.).
• May be asked to perform training follow-up tasks (updating training curriculums, module associations, updating procedures, etc.).

Level 3 (May occasionally be asked to perform Level 1 or Level 2 tasks)

• Ensures improvement of performance and standard work using continuous improvement methods and tools.
• Acts as a leader using continuous improvement tools and evaluating value-added activities.
• Mobilizes the process-focused team to achieve production shift objectives.
• Serves as facilitator and resource person within the team.
• Supports and assists the team in meeting objectives.
• Coordinates work organization and resources.
• Anticipates problems, serves as a resource for problem-solving.
• Works closely with supervisors.
• Completing documentation (manufacturing sheet, logs, cleaning labels, standard work charts, etc.) properly according to GMP rules and verifying documentation.
• Communicates expectations to the team.
• Performs short-interval controls.
• Participates in T0 – T1 meetings and continuous improvement loops T1.
• Ensures that relevant information cascades to the next shift.
• Solicits and manages colleagues’ ideas, promoting the t-card system.
• Training colleagues.
• Actively participating in the continuous improvement program and submitting ideas through the t-card system.
• May be asked to participate in team committees if required (e.g., HSE, operational excellence, CCM, special projects, job evaluations, etc.).
• May be asked to perform training follow-up tasks (updating training curricula, module associations, updating procedures, etc.).

Must have:

• Mechanical skills and computer knowledge.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of GMP (an asset).
• 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or related field (an asset).

Education Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

 
 
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: $ 28.14/hr.