18366-Weight and Dispense Operator-Carlow Contractor

This role is on an 11 month contract initially with a view to extension.

NB: Must be able to lift 50 pounds, light computer skills. This is a shift based role.

Purpose

Responsible for weighing raw material, mixing (pulverizing, mining, and mixing) the material, and compression of the material. May require aseptic gowning. Aseptic gowning requires that all skin and hair are covered by wearing the following: beard/moustache cover, hair net, hood and facemask, goggles, jumpsuit, gloves, and boots. Works with moderate work direction and is skilled and knowledgeable about the position.

Responsibilities

• Operate and/or monitor weighing and dispensing activities and support equipment, using MES/DCS PLC-based systems, to ensure optimum equipment uptime and target outputs. Equipment will include but is not limited to downflow flow booth and scales.

• Cleanroom cleaning, housekeeping, and materials management in the Weigh and Dispense area.

• Ensure material availability to support operations.

• Pick materials from stored local compliance-managed locations and transport the materials to the production area in accordance with the SOPs and GMP-stated standards of performance.

• To move materials from the production area to the warehouse or any other location within the facility in compliance with the site SOPs and GMP standards.

• To follow directions and instructions regarding the movement of material from delivery vehicles to the facility and also the dispatch of materials from the Facility.

• To work in a safe manner regarding the lifting and movement of materials.

• Pack out materials and consume to in order to simplify processes for IPT (future state).

• To check the calibration of equipment ensuring the calibration is up to date. Using the EBR to dispense materials in weigh & dispense.

• Manage equipment flow, including tracking soiled and clean hold times, proper labelling, and inventory management of clean and sterile equipment using an automated MES system.

• Maintain process equipment, completing preventative maintenance and equipment troubleshooting and repairs where qualified to perform tasks.

• Participate effectively in writing/revising/rolling out accurate operational procedures, training materials for Weigh and dispensing processes, and material management; ensure all work is carried out in line with same.

• Support continuous improvement by active participation in investigations and investigation reports, execution/development of change control/QNs, and contribution to projects as appropriate.

• Required to comply with Merck Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current Good manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions.

• Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture on site.

• May be required to perform other duties as business requires.

Requirements

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent required.

• Apprenticeship, Certificate or Diploma preferred, ideally in a related discipline.

• Would typically have prior related work experience, ideally in a cleanroom environment, preferably in a GMP setting.

• Knowledge of MES & SAP is desirable but not essential.

• Forklift experience is desirable.