Sampling Technician

Job Summary

• Responsible for sampling of all raw materials, semi-finished, packaging components and third party materials, while adhering to the planning priority list provided to support the lab requirements.
• Responsible for adhering to all GMP, SOP, SWP, and company policies and regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Sample all incoming raw materials, packaging components and third party finished goods following all GMP’s and SOP’s for the following facilities:
  • 50 Steinway (Etobicoke)
  • 150 Signet
  • 20 Kenhar
  • 4100 Weston- Packaging Components
  • 380 Elgin Mills (Richmond Hill)
  • 200 Barmac
• Confirm uniformity of raw materials using both TruScan RM and FT-NIR instrument (excluding Richmond Hill).
• Troubleshoot/solve problems associated with the TruScan RM and FT-NIR unit (excluding Richmond Hill).
• Responsible for the sanitation of all rooms and sampling tools, ensuring QAPR inspection and sign-off.
• Ensure that the heat sealing and nitrogen purging process on specialized products is performed according to required SOPs and SWPs.
• Record all sampling activity using warehouse reliability database.
• Notify QAPR when raw materials and/or samples are found to be in non-conformance.
• Ensure controlled substance materials are handled in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy using SAP – Warehouse Management module when receiving material, retrieving material and moving material, following applicable warehouse procedures.
• Ensure sampled materials and documentation are forwarded to QAPR for review. Apply Good Documentation Practices to complete all associated paperwork.
• Operate all manual and powered material handling equipment following SWPs and SODs.
• Ensure all work is performed in full compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMPs), standard operating documents (SODs), and safe work procedures (SWPs).
• Performs all work in compliance with our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, and related policies and with the legal and regulatory requirements that apply to our job activities;
• Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes;
• Operates in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, and all established regulatory, compliance and safety requirements;
• Performs all work in support of our Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion and
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Fluent in English written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) is an asset (e.g. Dockstocker, walkie, Reach).
• Intermediate knowledge of computer applications (SAP QM/WM, Word, Excel, Access).
• Willing to work various shifts and/or overtime when needed.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to manage multiple tasks.
• Compliance to GMPs/GDPs and ability to identify and resolve compliance issues.
• Able to operate material handling equipment and ascend/descend ladders to rack heights. 

Experience

• Previous sampling experience is an asset.