Dispensing Technician

POSITION:

Dispensing Technician

DEPARTMENT:

Dispensing

REPORTS TO:

Warehouse Supervisor

Implementation date

1 Aug 2021

Summary / objective
The dispensing technician is responsible for retrieving raw materials from the
warehouse and weigh them up in the quantities listed in manufacturing batch
records. The technician is responsible for documenting the process on the
manufacturing Batch record and associated paperwork. Batches must be weighed out
in a timely manner to ensure that the production schedule is met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.Dispensing raw materials

Cleaning Dispensing rooms prior and after use
Retrieving raw materials from warehouse.
Printing and completing dispensing tags
Performance check scales and balances
Following batch record and related SOP's
Following step by step processing instructions
Creating Weigh-up tags
Weighing materials.
Follows cGMP's:
Having all work checked by second person as it is done
Documenting all work in batch record, component inventory sheet, and
logbooks in a timely manner.
Staging dispensed kits
Cleaning of dispensing containers
Assisting in the inventory of raw materials

4.May be assigned to other duties periodically.

Assist in revising production SOPs as needed
Assist in the operational readiness of the plant by working closely with
other departments ensuring deficiencies are resolved and completed.
Provide project support in the areas manufacturing and equipment design and
operation.
Assist in the training of new dispensing personnel.

work environment

The employee will be working in a dusty an/or wet environment most of the times.
This job position is in a manufacturing environment and uses company supplied
uniforms. The primary environment will be ambient room temperature, production
lighting and exposure to various types of dispensing equipment such as metal
scoops, plastic containers, and weighing scales. The performance of this
position requires exposure to manufacturing areas where personal protective
equipment (PPE) such as safety toed shoes, safety glasses with side shields and
hearing protection (etc..) are mandatory.

physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Will
be required to stand for long periods of time. Ability to operate material
handling equipment. This job requires the need to be able to lift to fifty
(50) pounds on a regular basis.

position type/expected hours of work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through
Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, but extended (earlier or later) work times or
weekend work may be required.

required education and experience

High School Diploma/GED
Self-Starter
Operate material handling equipment
Ability to follow written instructions
Simple math
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Attention to Detail
Ability to recognize and solve problems
Mechanically inclined
Dependable
Neat and organized
Ability to get along with all employees
Works with little supervision

preferred education and experience

Pharmaceutical or food manufacturing experience or other highly regulated
industries
Demonstrates a high level of organization in task management.
Demonstrates logical planning for task execution & follow-up.
Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting.

work authorization/security clearance (if applicable)

Authorized to work in the United States