Manufacturing Cleaner and Technician - Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

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Dechra is a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business

The Opportunity 

This role is fully responsible for housekeeping in the GMP area.  In addition, this role is responsible for maintaining routine supplies, such as garbing and PPE, stocked in the associated process areas. 

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied scope and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Ensure all the entire GMP area is cleaned on a daily basis.
• Ensure all the trash in the assigned GMP rooms is removed daily.
• Serve as a backup for removing trash from the process area.
• Ensure the airlock is clean and trash is removed at the assigned intervals throughout the day.
• Assist as a material handler for moving materials in and out of the GMP area
• Serve as cleaner of all plastic pallets in the GMP area.
• Ensure rooms are stocked with the appropriate garb and PPE, as applicable.
• Serve as a backup in packaging area for non-critical functions, such as stacking boxes and/or pallets, but not limited to.

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly excited to hear from those who have/are:

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent 

Knowledge and Experience:

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment including set-up, operation, cleaning and basic maintenance of manufacturing and packaging equipment.  Two years of experience preferred, but not required.
• Excellent Documentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to use measuring devices such as scales, balances, calipers, etc.
• Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude in order to problem solve effectively.
• Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Pharmaceutical or other regulatory (cGMP) experience a plus.
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

As a people first values-based culture, we provide free weekly wellness sessions focused on our employee's physical and mental wellbeing, and flexible work arrangements. We offer a generous employer 401k match and an other incentives for long-term financial wellness. Our full array of health, financial and voluntary benefit programs are what you would expect from a recognized Best Place to Work.