Christopher Field
Operator II (Encapsulation) at UPM Pharmaceuticals- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Industrial Fire Fighter
American Emergency Response Training
Experience
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UPM Pharmaceuticals
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operator II (Encapsulation)
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Apr 2020 - Present
•Sets up, operates, breaks down and cleans equipment to be used in manufacturing activities in accordance with SOPs and equipment specifications. •Performs appropriate in-process and verification tests of manufactured products during the manufacturing process. •Provides appropriate documentation of manufacturing processes and test results including maintaining and reconciling equipment and room use log books, batch records, and inventory records in accordance with SOPs. •Performs appropriate cleaning of equipment and the facility in accordance with SOPs and cGMP procedures. •Troubleshoots equipment during the manufacturing process. Show less
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Formulated Solutions
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United States
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Pharmaceuticals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operator II (Blending)
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May 2019 - Apr 2020
• Produce high volume batches of lotions, gels and liquid in a controlled environment • Work alongside with other departments such as QC, QA, EHS, IT, Material Handling, Plant Engineering, Process Engineering, Project Engineering, R&D and Validation. • Follow a clean room environment by wearing dedicated scrubs, lab coats, booties, hairnets and gloves. • Neatly and accurately record data per FDA Good Documentation Practices • Accurately blend product in amount and sequence and timing as shown in written instructions. • Mix chemicals (liquid or powder) in large batches while adjusting temperature and agitation in tanks. • Off load products into large totes/drums • Clean tanks, blades, product delivery tubes/hoses, fillers, hoppers, nozzles, drums, mix tanks, diaphragm, peristaltic pumps, buckets, beakers, dispensing equipment • Identify and understand quality criteria for task performance. • Control and maintain integrity of material stock quantities. • Correctly record material withdrawals/changes on inventory cards and batch records Show less
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Cody Laboratories, Inc.
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operator III/Lead
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Oct 2013 - Sep 2018
• Managed the day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic activities within the department and conduct tier meetings daily. • Coordinated daily schedules with Production planner. • Led Continuous Improvement projects including analyzing problem areas and establish new in house production procedures. • Reviewed completed batch records, log books and SOPs. • Maintain up-to-date training for team. • Produced high quality generic bulk API under cGMP conditions. • Worked alongside with other departments such as QC, QA, EHS, Controlled Substances, IT, Material Handling, Plant Engineering, Process Engineering, Project Engineering, R&D and Validation. • Followed a clean room environment by wearing dedicated scrubs, lab coats, booties, hairnets and gloves. • Recognition of when to gown into higher required PPE such full-face respirator, Tyvek or Tykem suits along with chemical resistant gloves and shoes or fire resistant clothing. • Performed daily, weekly, post manufacturing, post maintenance and random cleaning of manufacturing rooms and hallways. • Temperature and humidity readings in manufacturing areas and HMSB units. • Cleaned miscellaneous equipment, mix tanks, glass lined reactors, diaphragm and peristaltic pumps, hoses, buckets, beakers, dispensing equipment • Dispensed potent API and raw materials. • Handled and transported hazardous chemicals. • Performed liquid and solid waste disposal. • Performed and documented deviations/atypical events • Common brands and equipment type include; Ace Glass, Chem Glass, Mettler Toledo, Sartorius, Buchner Funnel, Filter Dryer, Centrifuge Dryer, LMI Pumps, Wilden Pumps, CrowCon Alarm System, Detcon Alarm System, Allen-Bradley Automated machinery etc Show less
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3M
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Germany
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operator
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May 2011 - Sep 2013
Kitchen Sponge Manufacturing: • Assembled cardboard boxes for 3M product • Prepared finished raw sponge from hopper on conveyer belt ready for wrapping (Feeding). • Packaged wrapped sponges at a rate of 22-80 sponges per minute, and send through taper (Packing). • Stacked finished boxes of sponges on pallet and shrink wrap (Utility). • Prepared assembly line changeover for assorted sponges. • Cleaned work area according to 5S standards and keep sanitary workplace. • Mixed chemicals and materials in large batches. • Send material to cook in high temperature oven. • Wear proper PPE and follow safety standards along with monthly training. • Trained on new equipment and help others get trained or assist with training. • Kept up to date on chemical MSDS changes, plant safety and protocols. • Transported chemicals to and from shipping and manufacturing area. • Order new equipment to increase productivity and then train others to operate equipment. • Prepared documents for managements approval such as purchase requisitions, new chemicals etc. • Preformed walkthrough audits and or safety audits for work areas. Show less
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Operator
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
Oxygen Air Masks Manufacturing: • Assembled basic disposable aviation oxygen air mask. • Followed a clean room environment by wearing lab coats, booties, hairnets and gloves. • Maintained the standard and quality of service of the organization. • Maintained the proper functioning of all service tools and equipment. • Inspected and quality checking the masks thoroughly. • Packaged all masks due to specific orders of customers. • Tested masks, hoses, and airflow detectors according to company’s standard procedures. • On a daily average produce sterile masks for emergency situations. • Kept up to date on chemical MSDS changes, plant safety and protocols. Show less
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Education
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2010 - 2011
Northwest College
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
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