What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Technician position at Village Farms International?
Balanced Health Botanicals is looking for an Operations Technician responsible for product formulation/compounding, manufacturing, packaging, and completing other steps along the production line. This person will also be responsible for following Standard Operating Procedures, SOP, and Good Manufacturing Practices, cGMP. Ensure machinery operates correctly and produces desired results. This person must act as a leader in our manufacturing facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Calibrating equipment and monitoring gauges.
- Investigate anything on the machine that does not sound, act, or seem right and adjust.
- Perform cleaning and maintenance as scheduled.
- Report anything affecting the assembly line to management.
- Assist with training new hires.
- Effectively and efficiently operate production machinery.
- Formulation/compounding of products manufactured in house.
- Assist with Research and Development of new products.
- Assemble goods on production lines.
- Meet and exceed production goals.
- Ensure production processes meet quality standards and comply with all regulations.
- Conduct workplace inspections to ensure it meets occupation safety standards.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and precision in all tasks.
- Act as a leader in the facility.
- Complete Batch Production Records as directed by QA.
- Perform in-process QA checks and report all deviations.
- Follow all procedures and SOPs.
- Adhere to cGMP requirements at all times.
- Complete all documentation completely and accurately.
- Other tasks as needed.
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the requirements of the company.
- Must be flexible with changes in responsibilities and schedule.
- All other duties as assigned by your manager.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties that may have the potential of risk to your health or safety. The Company will provide the required PPE. Employees will be trained in the proper use and care of any assigned PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly to your supervisor.
- This job operates in a manufacturing environment and requires employees to be on their feet for long periods of time. Work will be performed in all types of hazardous environments; climates include extreme hot/cold temperatures, noisy as well as dusty environments, all of which require the use of PPE.
- Steel-toed boots are required and will be provided via voucher and annual replacement.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of batch/lot tracking systems
- Exposure to ERP and inventory software systems
- Experience processing manufacturing orders
- Excellent record keeping
- Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task
- Strong Attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills
- Exceptional leadership qualities
- Strong hand-eye coordination
- Able to lift 20 lbs.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma
NOTICE:
Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Village Farms International, Inc. rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of our facilities. Employees who violate Company rules and regulations will be subjected to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, EOE/M/F/D/V.
