Production Technician

Septodont is a pharmaceutical company with a global leadership position in dental pain management. The group counts over 2000 employees worldwide and has remained a 100% family-owned company for over 90 years. Our Cambridge facility serves as a significant manufacturing site within the Septodont group with high volume dental anesthetic production for a global customer base.
- **Our employees are our number one asset**_
- **We offer developmental opportunities, excellent compensation, shift premiums and signing bonus. We also offer benefit programs, annual bonus, discounted gym memberships, work/life balance programs, employee recognition, social events and spirit days.**_

Novocol Pharmaceuticals is a growing contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), specialized in sterile injectable cartridge and combination product manufacturing. We strive for excellence and customer-centricity to deliver value to global pharmaceutical clients through contract services for drug development and commercial manufacturing. With over 40 years in operation, our team of over 500 employees and modern facilities, located in Cambridge, Ontario provide a personalized and responsive experience for our customers. We are focused on serving our strategic partners and patients with quality, integrity, and value.

Join our team as a permanent full time **Production Technician - Filling Operator**

The shifts we are hiring for:

- **Weekend Nights **_(Thurs to Sun OR Fri to Mon with 12 hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday)
- **Night **_(Sunday to Thursday 10PM-6AM)_

**FUNCTION SUMMARY**:
The Filling Operator is accountable to the Production Supervisor for all filling activities relating to the manufacture of dental anesthetics to meet the company’s objectives and in accordance with the requirements outlined in Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturers Practices.

**PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Performs and follows proper gowning procedures and Maintain gowning certification.
- Produces safe, effective and quality products by following approved procedures.
- Conducts filling line operations that may include:

- Preparation of glass and components.
- Assembling and disassembling of the filling machine.
- Cleaning and sanitizing of machine parts, accessories and other equipment to prepare for autoclave.
- Housekeeping of Filling room and area.
- Load and unload steam autoclave and glass from dry-heat oven.
- Count the components in filling room as required.
- Assist with setup and start up, loading and transfer of components.
- Ensure machine operates efficiently and that the finished product meets quality standards.
- Inspects for physical defects and other quality infractions and reject defective product according to appropriate SOP’s.
- Removes finished product from the discharge area.
- Performs IPQC and visual check.
- Completes Batch Record and logbooks and report any filling problems to supervisor.
- Informs Lead Hand of any equipment or process-related issues encountered during filling.
- Follows GMP and regulatory requirements, and ensures quality standards are met.
- Observes and supports all safety guidelines and regulations.
- Demonstrate the Company Mission, Vision and Values Statements, policies, and current standard business practices.

**BASIC REQUIREMENTS**:
**Education**
- High school diploma

**Experience**
- A minimum of one year of related work experience in a manufacturing environment, however 2 years or more of work experience is considered an asset.
- Pharmaceutical, food, or cosmetic industry experience is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated mechanical experience or mechanical aptitude.
- Strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to adapt in changing environments
- Strong perseverance, resiliency, accountability
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and instruction
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work any shift in in a 24/7 work environment.
- We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview._
- In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $22.61 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Every Weekend
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear a mask, maintain social distancing and common surface areas are sanitized re