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
• Execution of preventive maintenance (TPM)
• Punch polishing
• Waste management (garbage and/or pharmaceutical rejects)
• Storage of parts
• 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
• Handling powders, cores, tablets, capsules, liquids, and/or semi-liquids
• Cleaning and start-up of production equipment
• Reconciliation
• Optimization of production parameters within permitted limits
• Production monitoring
• Preparation of bulk for packaging
• Segregation and proper identification of toxic containers and pharmaceutical waste
• Palletizing raw materials
• Physical inventory of certain raw materials
• De-dispensing of certain raw materials
• Loading and unloading of certain equipment
• Work planning
• Training of colleagues
• Participation in T0–T1 meetings and continuous improvement loops (T1)
• Follow-up of standard work charts
• Active participation in continuous improvement programs and submission of ideas via the t-cards system
• May participate in team committees if required
• May perform training follow-up tasks (curriculum updates, module assignment, procedure updates, etc.)

Level 3 (May occasionally perform Level 1 or Level 2 tasks)

• 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

 
 
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.