Coordinator, Prod Containers

Job Summary

The Coordinator, Production Containers (CPC) is responsible for:

• perform tote inspection and assembly tasks according to GMP procedures
• maintain the operation of tote washer in a good working condition 
• perform disassemble  of dirty totes, and load totes and other racks on the inbound conveyor as per the operating requirements
• perform cleaning tasks related to material handling equipment/systems, including tote washer, tote conveyors, tote inspection stand, yield check system, etc.
• providing tote handling services to 150 Signet manufacturing facility
• perform shift start inspections and assisting in maintenance of material handling systems.
• contribute individually and as a team member to achieve the Apotex 2010 Strategic Plan.
• working in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act (Ontario), Apotex Health and Safety policies and Safe Work Procedures (SWPs),  Safety Charter and departmental safety expectations and programs.
• material handling systems and equipment includes but is not limited to:  yield check system, conveyors (tote, pallet), material (tote) lifts, racking, dock doors, MHDs (material handling devices e.g. walkies, fork trucks, etc.).   

Job Responsibilities

• To ensure the following systems, equipment, processes and areas are clean, operating within service level agreement and as per ‘just in time’ design and improve performance to achieve Apotex 2010 goals:
  • Yield Check System
  • Tote, bottle tote and pallet movement processes and systems
  • Clean totes used to contain WIP and dirty totes received from packaging
  • Manual transfer of material (supply and returns of caps, labels, etc.) from and to the tote assembly area (2nd Floor)
  • Manual transfer of material (supply, returns and finished goods) from and to material
  • Manual transfer of material (supply, returns) from and to the GMP area in 150 Signet

• To complete the pre-shift inspection of automated material handling systems and equipment.
• To perform daily calibration checks of all scales in coating area
• Ensure that location inventory system accurately reflects locations of WIP (work in process) inventory and in-process containers.
• To be the liaison between Logistics and Packaging or Production operators for automated material handling systems issues.
• To work with/inform maintenance technicians for automated tote washing/handling system and to assist maintenance technicians with routine preventative maintenance tasks on non-critical equipment.
• Ensure that all work is performed in full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and established safety standards.
• Workplace inspections/verifications including vehicles, conveyors, scales and lifts and to ensure equipment is in working order. Document inspections on appropriate check sheets and/or work orders as required.
• Perform and adhere to the required policies within the Therapeutic Product Program (TPP) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Troubleshoot and clear daily minor tote washer faults as required
• Work with Compounding logistic technicians and warehouse technicians to ensure consistent supply of clean totes to tableting and coating departments
• Perform additional duties as required

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalency
• Fluent in English written and oral communication
• Basic knowledge of computer operations/PC literate
• To be qualified to operate a reach truck and walkie.
• Willing and able to work shift work and/or overtime when needed
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of SAP an asset (especially WM/MM, PM and QM notifications)
• Familiarity with conveyor systems an asset