Are you a hands-on problem solver with experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing support? We’re seeking a Plant Services Specialist to help maintain and optimize our client’s facility, equipment, and utilities—all while ensuring full compliance with state, federal, and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) standards. If you're mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Full-time Onsite Contract Pay Rate: DoE 1st shift
Job Summary Support pharmaceutical manufacturing plant, equipment, and utilities, and maintain compliance with all state and federal guidelines with emphasis on current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) requirements.
Area Of Responsibility
Develop and maintain records on pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, utilities, and systems to maintain operations and validation
Manage execution of PMP programs consistent with cGMP engineering maintenance requirements
Interact with and direct vendors for manufacturing improvement and plant maintenance (i.e. HVAC, Clean Utilities, trades) primary support for Security/System Monitoring/Fire System, janitorial services, and waste water certifications
Perform non-routine and off-hours tasks as necessary
Support area validation, calibration, certification efforts, and the transfer of new processes to the manufacturing area
Solve simple to complex problems related to equipment or process
Perform equipment, utility, and plant validation as needed
Review and update maintenance SOPs for plant, equipment, and utilities
Follow all company policies related to job safety
Work with supervision using some standard procedures as well as troubleshooting and decision making
Support operations improvement and maintenance projects
Perform improvements and maintenance as required to support all operations
Support validation maintenance program
Execute validations for manufacturing equipment and processes as needed
Maintain records for operations plant, equipment, and utilities
Monitor steam utility per MA State requirements
Maintain records for waste water requirements
Manage janitorial services and plant waste stream
Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
Stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, taste, smell
Close, distance and peripheral vision; depth perception, ability to focus
Ability to operate production equipment and hand tools
Operate hand truck
Operate company truck
Current, valid Driver's license
Operate computer/office machines
Wear Safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves
Lift up to 70 lbs.
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Travel Estimate: 5%
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Technical certification preferred
Knowledge of pharmaceutical Plant/Maintenance/manufacturing Operations or related environment
Knowledge of aseptic techniques
Ability to read & create engineering drawings
State boilers “Special License to Operate” preferred
Electrician’s license preferred
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize diversified workload
Familiarity with use of computers and MS Office
Required:
Minimum 2 years related experience required, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
Experience with Building Automation Systems
HAZMAT training
Proficient with use of hand tools and power equipment
Demonstrated mechanical ability
Willingness and ability to obtain Boiler Specialist License required; Current Fireman’s License preferred
Preferred:
Pharmaceutical industry experience
Formal cGMP training
Experience reviewing/updating Standard Operating Procedures
Experience maintaining operation records
About ProStaff We are a fast growing and successful agency that treats all its clients and candidates with a personal touch. ProStaff Workforce Solutions is a group of industry experts—many hailing from larger agencies—who know their business well and enjoy working in a more hands-on and flexible environment, with attention to detail. Our mission is to match quality people with quality jobs and quality companies to maximize productivity and profitability. We develop long-term relationships and provide a level of customer service and expertise that instill confidence and trust in our client companies and candidates.