Careers at Acorn Industries
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career path with room for advancement? Acorn Industries is a leading containers and closures cleaning/sterilization service provider for some of the most well-known and respected names in the medical and pharmaceutical industry that are helping to save lives.
At our state-of-the-art facility in Michigan, we’re seeking people who want a fulfilling career, a passionate mindset, a positive outlook, and a determination to deliver flawless products to our customers.
Our careers offer a wide variety of benefits, such as:
Competitive Wages
Up to 90% Employer-Paid Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
401k Savings Opportunites
Paid Leave & Time Off
Paid Holidays
3 Shifts Available
(differentials paid for the 2nd and 3rd shifts)
CURRENT OPENINGS
Cleanroom Technician
Department
Production
Reports To
Cleanroom Supervisor
Starting Pay
$20 per hour
Major Responsibilities
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Handling and processing of product in the cleanroom.
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Follow written instructions and procedures to process product.
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Sanitize cleanroom equipment.
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Follow proper garmenting procedures.
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Follow proper documentation.
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Maintain the cleanliness of immediate work areas.
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Inspect product for defects and document irregularities.
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Effectively communicate with management.
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Adhere to cleanroom policies and standards.
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Follow health and safety guidelines.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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High School Diploma.
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Requires attention to detail.
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Good problem-solving skills.
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Good oral and written communication skills.
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Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. consistently.
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May require mandatory overtime as necessary.
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Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time.
Quality Control Cleanroom Inspector
Department
Quality
Reports To
Sr. Quality Manager
Starting Pay
$26.45 per hour
Major Responsibilities
Personnel and Training
- Ensure Cleanroom B personnel are properly trained before executing any task.
- Confirm adherence to company policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Cleanroom Environment and Workflow
- Maintain orderly placement of materials and equipment to prevent contamination and mix-ups.
- Monitor the proper flow of components, containers, closures, labeling, in-process materials, and drug products.
- Ensure environmental controls such as temperature and humidity are maintained and report to facility department any irregularities.
Equipment and Calibration
- Ensure all equipment in Cleanroom B is properly identified and marked with calibration dates.
- Verify that equipment is clean, within calibration period and ready for use before starting any process.
Manufacturing and Packaging Operations
- Verify proper execution of manufacturing, processing, packaging, and labeling operations.
- Confirm quarantine storage procedures before the release of drug products.
- Inspect and clear packaging lines, printing machines, and other equipment of leftover products or materials.
Inspections and Verifications
- Review and pull required documentation including:
- Return sheets
- Visual inspection forms
- Line clearance forms
- Work Order forms for in-process products, such as QF 145A, 145B,145C , and other process forms
- Ensure:
- Pull ware form matches startup products and Work Orders (WO).
- Water resistivity and TOC testing are performed before washing procedures.
- Cleanliness of perforated stainless-steel cleaning baskets, cover trays, and cookie trays.
- Autoclave cleanliness, sterility sticker colors, and strip verification for each WO.
- Sealers’ temperature settings.
- Correct labeling and quantities in carts and double-bagging areas.
- Online product control during processing.
- Actual and theoretical yields are reconciled after each phase.
Documentation and Reporting
- Review and comprehend:
- Work Orders
- Deviation Reports
- Non-Conformance Material Reports (NCMRs)
- Out of Specification (OOS) Reports
- Audit Reports
- Assist in investigations and communicate findings.
- Ensure documentation of inspection results and quality issues is clear and accurate.
- Use Quality logs to report findings and observations.
- Generate QF forms when needed.
Quality Assurance and GMP Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Identify or request new SOPs when needed.
- Perform GMP audits, draft Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), and report corrective actions to responsible parties.
- Verify that new product launches and process redesigns align with GMP and systematic processes.
- Lead efforts to align Quality Assurance with production and compliance objectives.
Process-Specific Checks
- Conduct:
- Endotoxin water testing.
- Inspection of vials and materials for quantity sufficiency.
- Clearance of intimate packaging areas (e.g., spacers, bag sizes, brackets, vials, etc.).
- Depyrogenation oven cycle temperature ticket checks.
- Inspection of line clearance and cleanliness before and after packaging.
Handling Deviations and Rework
- Report deviations and non-conformances immediately.
- Manage workflow for rework or reprocessing as required.
- Ensure proper batch separation through physical or temporal means to avoid confusion.
Audits and Facility Management
- Lead GMP and compliance audits during internal audits.
- Ensure the status of equipment, utilities, and production areas is maintained and labeled accordingly.
- Oversee corrective actions and implement process improvements.
Special Responsibilities
- Expedite rush orders in coordination with the production team.
- Verify physical or spatial separation of products during press runs to prevent mix-ups.
- Improve documentation efficiency as applicable.
- Ensure proper endotoxin water testing and particle testing during validation and production.
Required Skills
- Proficient in operating and inspecting cleanroom equipment (autoclaves, ovens, sealers, ultrasonic washers).
- Knowledge of GMP, FDA, 21 CFR Parts 11, 210, 211 and 820 and ISO 13485, 9001.
- Skilled in maintaining and reviewing quality documentation, including line clearance forms, HEPA filter records, maintenance logs, batch records, and work orders (e.g., QF107, QF82).
- Familiar with CAPA processes and deviation reporting.
- Strong attention to detail for identifying non-conformities and ensuring compliance.
- Effective verbal and written communication for coordination with Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams.
- Capable of maintaining accurate documentation for audits and inspections.
- Understanding of cleanroom standards (contamination Risks).
- Experience inspecting raw materials, in-process products, and packaging in cleanroom environments.
- Knowledge of aseptic processing principles and cleaning validation.
- Proven ability to identify inefficiencies in cleanroom processes and propose improvements.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (required); an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Quality Assurance, or a related field is preferred.
- Certifications in quality control or cleanroom operations (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or Cleanroom Technician Certification) are a plus.
- 2 years of experience in quality control roles within a cleanroom environment, preferably in GMP-regulated industries (e.g., pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical devices).
- Hands-on experience inspecting manufacturing and packaging operations in cleanrooms.
- Familiarity with cleanroom classifications and environmental monitoring is preferred.
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