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Production Technician (Day & Night)

Posted: 05/26/2024

One of the top factory jobs in TN! Join today and start your career with Aphena!

Production Technician roles start at $15.75!
Night Shift employees are paid a $1.50 per hour shift differential.

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Apply Now at: https://www.aphenapharma.com/index.php/careers (We're looking to fill multiple roles and positions)

Aphena Pharma Solutions is looking for Day & Night Shift Production Technicians to join our team in Cookeville, Tennessee! Aphena Pharma Solutions is a dynamic pharma solutions provider focused on contract packaging, repackaging and manufacturing for the pharmaceutical, OTC, dietary supplement, animal health and medical device marketplaces. We have position openings for the right people looking to be a part of a successful operation with a bright future.

Benefits include:

  • Aphena Covers appx 60% of Employee Medical Premiums and pays a portion of the Deductible.
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 401k Match
  • PTO, Paid Holidays & MORE!

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred but NOT REQUIRED.
  • Candidate without a diploma/GED will be required to pass a comprehension test.
  • Prefer minimum of 2 – 3 years of demonstrated experience with this specific job or in a related area.
  • Mechanical skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Must work in a team environment (Successfully work with diverse people and opinions).
  • Flexibility to effectively respond to changing work requirements and challenges.
  • Be able to work independently with excellent attendance.
  • PC familiarity with windows operating systems.
  • Functional use of internet and email.
  • Results oriented.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Read and understand labels and batch records
  • Visual and Physical Checks on Product and Machine
  • Ensure compliance with all approved standard operating procedures based on regulatory and internal requirements
  • Review batch records to examine potential for corrective action
  • Perform arithmetic calculations
  • Observe and apply organizational policies, laws, rules and regulations
  • Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
  • Participate in and complete all company-required training
  • Must be willing to work 3 x 12-hour shifts, on a rotating schedule and work overtime as needed.
  • Work on weekends or early mornings, overtime and emergency call out as required

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
  • Frequent standing, occasional walking
  • Frequent lifting, occasional carrying of items up to 60 lbs
  • Frequent bending, twisting, and reaching
  • Occasional pushing and pulling
  • Ability to write read and distinguish numbers and symbols from schedules
  • Write/record numbers and results to sheets or tags
  • Normal vision and hearing
  • Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
  • Prolonged performing of repetitive work

PERSONAL ATRIBUTES:
  • Dependable
  • Detail oriented
  • Flexible
  • Energetic
  • Self-starter
  • Trustworthy
  • Works well with others
  • Works well under pressure
  • Good personal hygiene
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Ability to make decisions

At Aphena, we have positions that can provide long term stability and growth potential no matter where you are in your professional career. Just starting out? Looking to change careers? Wanting a job you can work in your later years? Aphena can be the place for you. Night Shift positions receive $1.50/hr Night Shift Differential. Offering New Hire Bonus after successful completion of first 90 days!