John Farrare
SUMMARY:
• A local Production with drug formulation experience and major pharmaceutical experience at Pfizer and
Thermo Fisher.
• Prepared formulations as per standard procedures, and quality requirements
• Ensured pharmaceutical products in manufacturing were in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and other batch related activities.
• Assisted in troubleshooting operational and production problems in order to identify appropriate corrective
actions.
• Verified and documented production activities in batch records, logbooks, etc.
EXPERIENCE:
Machine Operator 02/19 - 01/20
Kiddie Aerospace
• Tested products for load capabilities, mechanical characteristics, polarity, voltage, amperage, inductance,
shorts, grounds, circuits continuity and physical properties.
• Troubleshot analog and digital circuits.
• Performed routine repair activities on avionics equipment including surface mount and thru hole solder
repair.
• Maintained materials, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Production Technician & Material Handler 07/18 - 01/19
Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Ensured pharmaceutical products in manufacturing were in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and other batch related activities.
• Verified and documented production activities in batch records, logbooks, etc.
• Prepared formulations as per standard procedures, and quality requirements
• Assisted in troubleshooting operational and production problems in order to identify appropriate corrective
actions.
• Performed the disassembly, assembly, cleaning, and operation of area manufacturing equipment.
• Prepared equipment and components for operations.
• Complied with all job-related safety, cGMP, and other department procedural requirements.
Machine Operator & Material Handler 03/17 - 06/18
Pfizer, Rocky Mount, NC
• Ensured the safe production of products.
• Prepared, processed, inspected, and packaged commodities and/or finished products.
• Adhered to all SOPs, cGMPs, plant quality, safety, and documentation systems requirements.
• Ensured the equipment and work areas were clean.
• Operated minor assembly type machines in or out of clean room type environment.
• Trained and certified in No Touch, Dabrico Clear Glass FTV, Dabrico FTV (Amber Glass), Dabrico (Ampoule
Amber Glass 1ml), Machine Operation and material handling.
Material Handler 08/16 - 12/16
Holden Temporaries Inc, Greenville, NC
• Moved material throughout the facility.
• Performed inventories; physically performed and transacted cycle counts of materials.
• Reconciled bad counts with assistance from senior material handler.
• Performed daily work to specifications provided.
• Assisted with distribution of the daily production schedule.
Assembly Associate 03/16 - 07/16
Mega Force Staffing Group, Greenville, NC
• Assembled, installed, and connected parts, fittings, and assemblies, using layout tools, hand tools, power
tools, and fasteners such as bolts, screws, rivets, and clamps.
• Verified assembly and parts to build order.
• Installed, routed, and connected wires with various connectors.
Machine Technician 10/14 - 07/15
Executive Temps, Greenville, NC
• Assembled products and repaired machines when the line broke down.
• Operated forklift to move material throughout the facility.
Certified Forklift Operator 08/13 - 10/14
Natural Blend Vegetable, Farmville, NC
• Moved materials around in a temperature-controlled warehouse.
• Loaded and unloaded freight trucks.
• Followed all Standard Operating Procedures.
Food Service Manager 01/03 - 08/11
O' Charley’s, Greenville, NC
• Assessed staffing needs, and recruited staff using methods such as newspaper advertisements or attended
job fairs.
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Wilson Community College, Wilson, NC 2012
• Certificate in Management
Cambridge South Dorchester, Cambridge, MA
• High School Diploma
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES & CERTIFICATES:
• CRC Silver-Pitt Community College 08/14
• Applied Technology-Pitt Community College 08/14
• OSHA 10-Pitt Community College 08/14
• Forklift Operator-NC State 09/14
• No Touch Inspection-Pfizer 05/17
• Dabrico Clear Glass (FTV)-Pfizer 05/17
• Dabrico Amber Glass (FTV)-Pfizer 05/17