Plasma Classification Associate Inspector
Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
**Plasma Classification Associate Inspector**
**M-F 5:30 am – 2:00 pm**
**Summary:**
This position requires scanning of Source Plasma units and removal of unsuitable units utilizing the Plasma Management System (SGP). Functions are performed according to specific Standard Operating Procedures, quality, and safety standards and insuring accuracy. A visual inspection of plasma units is also performed, to remove any units which are unacceptable for further manufacturing (e.g. damaged, broken port/tube, RBC, or removal rejections). Throughput Standards and Schedule Targets should be met consistently.
**Experience:**
1. One year experience in Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical or other FDA licensed Industry is desirable.
2. Experience working with cGMPs and Industry Standards desirable
3. Experience in reading, understanding, and following Standard Operating Procedures desirable
**Primary Responsibilities:**
1. Responsible for scanning and inventorying of plasma units assigned to a production unit (PU) utilizing a barcode reader.
2. Responsible for identifying and removing units according to various rejection criteria found during visual inspection.
3. Responsible for removal of unsuitable plasma units marked for removal in SGP during the PU process.
4 Responsible for identifying and blocking units from further production when units fail to meet customer requirements.
5, Responsible for identifying unreleased units and transferring those units into sub shipments during the PU process.
6. Responsible for verification of sub-shipment identification and location at the end of the PU process.
7. Print/reprint labels as necessary utilizing SGP
8. Responsible for identifying and entering abnormalities into SGP via the “Statistics” function, during or after the PU process.
9. Responsible for clearing the production line of all material processed in a completed PU before starting the next PU process.
10. Responsible for ensuring plasma does not exceed the allowable time out of freezer during production, utilizing the SGP warning system.
11. Responsible for scanning of archive samples vials assigned to a Sample Archive (SA) utilizing a barcode reader.
12. Responsible for completing the partial PU cases between PUs
13. Responsible for maintaining cGMP compliance by ensuring a high level of cleanliness and organization.
14, Required to interpret and follow written procedures.
15. Must maintain record accountability and demonstrate accuracy.
16. Job duties should be performed with minimal supervision while consistently meeting department throughput standards.
17. Ability to cross train in the Material Handling department to ensure efficient plasma operations.
**Additional Requirements:**
1. Possess the ability to listen to and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences. And perform within the guidance of both oral and written instructions.
2. Possess basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication).
3. Navigate and understand Microsoft Word/Excel, using Outlook Email, Microsoft Teams, and understand file management
4. Able to make fast simple movements of hands and arms to maintain work pace to meet production standards.
5. Exceptional focus to detail.
**Education:**
High School Diploma or GED
Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery. Exposure to high levels of noise and to extreme cold below 32*. Occasional entry into confined spaces requiring kneeling and squatting. Operates forklifts, tractors and power equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, safety shoes, gloves and garments. Work is performed standing and walking for 6-8 hours per day. Bending and twisting neck and waist for 6-8 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Frequent foot movement. Frequent moderate lifting and carrying of 15-44lbs. Frequent heavy lifting and carrying of 45lbs. with a maximum lift of 50lbs. Occasionally reaches above and below shoulder height. Hearing acuity essential. Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Frequently performs simple and routine tasks that vary little each day by following a set of written or oral instructions/procedures.
The estimated pay scale for the Plasma Classification Associate Inspector role based in City of Industry, CA, is $20.60 per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
**Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with arrests or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.**
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**Req ID:** 527042
**Type:** Regular Full-Time
**Job Category:** Manufacturing
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