Why Patients Need You

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.

What You Will Achieve

As part of technical operations, you will be a team member who is relied to have a good understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment. Your decision making will help you prioritize workflows based on the available resources. You will follow standard procedures to complete tasks, some of which may vary in scope, sequence, complexity and timing. You will contribute to the team’s success by sharing your previously acquired knowledge.

It is your hard work and focus that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It

• Manage own time and professional development, be accountable for own results and begin to prioritize own workflow.
• Responsible for the preparation and/or operation of various components, materials, equipment, machines including, but not limited to any and/or all applicable components, materials, equipment, machines in the assigned area(s).
• Complete adherence to all plant safety and (current) Good Manufacturing Practices {also cGMP} regulations to the highest.
• Assist with diagnosis and troubleshooting activities and execute in-process quality inspections.
• Ensure adequate inventory of parts and materials prior to initiating a production run.
• Identify and seek to implement process and safety improvement and perform all tasks in a safe manner.
• Participate in shift meetings, provide hand off information and communicate with other units and shifts.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Requires High School Diploma (or Equivalent).
• Problem solving mindset.
• Possess necessary mechanical skills to perform the required machine set-up, repairs and adjustments in order to keep equipment operating efficiently.
• Proficiently operate/maintain various standard maintenance tools/equipment including basic hand and power tools, multi-meters, and other mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and perform job duties described in operating procedure, product batch records, and other equipment related documentation (e.g. vendor manuals, P&ID, schematics, drawings, etc.).

Nice-to-Have

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• Technical school/ Auto Mechanic Program Certificate and/or Industrial maintenance/repair experience.

  Role responsibilities

• Self-motivated with ability to work in a team environment and independently.

• Work in a clean manufacturing environment, requiring special garments to be worn.  Demonstrate proficiency in gown/de-gown (i.e. aseptic) process.
• Responsible for the proper operation of production equipment.  Perform machine set-up, repairs, adjustments, changeovers, emergency repair/replacement, and preventative maintenance on production equipment per the applicable procedures.
• Interact and interpret data from production equipment computerized control systems and displays.
• Responsible for equipment efficiency, downtime, and scrap rate.
• Adhere to all safety requirements (e.g. PPE, LOTO, etc.) and process step requirements (e.g. SOP, Batch Records).
• Communicate recommendation and plan of action for equipment repair to supervisor.
• Communicate and inform management of all safety and/or quality issues.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to achieve production deliverables and schedule adherence.
• Support the Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) activities (e.g. Continuous Improvement (CI), Standard Work (SW), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) including tracking metrics).

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand 8-12 hours per shift, sit 2-4 hours per shift, use computer terminal 1 hour per shift.
• Change into area required garments (i.e. scrubs, shoes, PPE, safety glasses) 2-3 times per shift.
• Work around moving/rotating equipment, work around chemicals, work in hearing conservation area, work on knees or non-standing position occasionally for repairs.  Requires physical activity for equipment repair, adjustment and operation of equipment. 
• Respond to visual/audible warning and alarm indicators, respond to color or other visual indicators.
• Walk on floors/catwalks, climb stairs/ladders
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. 

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• 24x7 operations with a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.  Will work alternating weekends and holidays based on A/B shift schedule.
• Typical start/end time:
  • 6am to 6pm (day shift)
  • 6pm to 6am (night shift)
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• No travel required.

LAST DAY TO APPLY: September 2nd, 2024

The salary for this position ranges from $20.21 to $33.68 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - Kansas - Mcpherson location.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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