Gregory J. Hastings
Lititz,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in quality control, data entry, and customer service within the pharmaceutical, environmental, and healthcare industries. Expertise in LIMS, SAP, and MES systems showcases a proven track record of maintaining compliance and effectively resolving quality concerns. Recognized for exceptional project management and communication skills, complemented by military discipline and award-winning leadership. Committed to driving operational excellence and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
Shank's Extracts, div. of Universal Ingredients (by Aerotek)
Lancaster, PA
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Operating multiple or various pieces of packaging equipment
- Troubleshooting most or common equipment issues
- Batch to batch changeover activities to include assembly/disassembly of filter equipment components and completing proper sanitization of entire production line and equipment in accordance with QC/cGMP standards
- Performed in-process quality checks and Line/equipment clearances
SAMPLE ENTRY SPECIALIST
Eurofins Lancaster Labs Environmental Testing
Lancaster, PA
12.2022 - 11.2024
- Performed accurate data entry of Chains-of-Command and accompanying Environmental samples into LIMS computer system; Data utilized by scientists to test samples and generate results back to clients.
- Developed project management skills to focus on effective customer relations.
- Proactive in sending/receiving email communications about Quality concerns with Chains-of-Command and samples to seek resolution among all affected organizations.
- Maintained client files containing quotes, purchase orders, bottle orders, and incoming sample Chains-of-Command.
- Receiving and unpacking sample kits and coolers to begin the administration process.
PACKAGING OPERATOR
Johnson and Johnson (thru Kelly Services)
Lancaster, PA
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Operating multiple or various pieces of packaging equipment
- Troubleshooting most or common equipment issues
- Batch to batch changeover activities to include assembly/disassembly of filter equipment components and completing proper cleaning/sanitization of entire production line and equipment
- Performed in-process quality checks and Line/equipment clearances
- Utilized computers for documentation regarding electronic batch records under MES program and working with electronic inventory management through SAP
PACKAGING TECHNICIAN
Glaxo Smith Kline (thru Adecco)
Marietta, PA
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Front loaded syringes in Groninger denester and loaded vaccine vials onto PAGO/Neri tables to begin packaging process
- End of Line activity to include making boxes; packing boxes with finished products and palletizing boxes for shipment with appropriate shipping docs attached
- Inventory control and management using SAP technology
- Adhered to quality and cGMP principles
CUSTOMER SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Agiliti Health (formerly UHS)
Harrisburg, PA
07.2009 - 10.2020
- 10 plus years of customer service excellence
- Inspects, cleans and tests medical equipment for functionality and quality compliance
- Safely loads, secures and delivers medical equipment in timely manner to customers
- Educates and engages customers at time of delivery on features and functionality of equipment
- Retrieves equipment from customer locations, safely transporting back to office
- Ships and receives medical equipment and supplies
- Assists with inventory management of parts and fleet equipment
Education
Bachelor's degree - Human Resources Management
Messiah College
Grantham, PA05-1996
Skills
- Accurate data entry
- LIMS
- Problem solving
- Batch record compliance
- Pallet management
- GMP implementation experience
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- SAP
- Insurance Sales
- MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint
- Manufacturing
- Quality Control
- Project Management
- 5S methodology
Accomplishments
- Medical Claims and Billing Course Diploma, US Careers Institute | 2007-05-15
- Learned Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Coding, HIPAA Regulations, to complete various Medical Claims for processing so that clients could utilize health insurance benefits to help pay for their healthcare.
Timeline
PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
Shank's Extracts, div. of Universal Ingredients (by Aerotek)
10.2025 - 02.2026
SAMPLE ENTRY SPECIALIST
Eurofins Lancaster Labs Environmental Testing
12.2022 - 11.2024
PACKAGING OPERATOR
Johnson and Johnson (thru Kelly Services)
10.2021 - 12.2022
PACKAGING TECHNICIAN
Glaxo Smith Kline (thru Adecco)
11.2020 - 06.2021
CUSTOMER SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Agiliti Health (formerly UHS)
07.2009 - 10.2020
Bachelor's degree - Human Resources Management
Messiah College
MILITARY SERVICE
- Air Force | SERGEANT | HONORABLE DISCHARGE | 1986-01 - 1990-01
- Studied Electronics for 6 months at Tech School From 1986-03 - 1986-08; Permanently stationed at Griffiss AFB, Rome, NY for 1.5 years as a Missile Systems Maintenance Specialist supporting Strategic Air Command's 416th Bombardment Wing then assigned to Munitions Maintenance Squadron Quality Analysis for 1 year until discharge.