Position: Operator I
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Shift Shedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM EST (Two 30-minute lunch breaks each)
Temp to Perm: Yes, depending on openings and performance
Core Essential Skills
- At least 1 year in last 2 positions.
- Experience with blending materials and working with granulations. Manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Comfortable climbing ladders up to 15 ft and rolling pallets up to 75 pounds using lifters.
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- Pharmaceutical background is a plus and capable of learning quickly.
- Should be willing to work overtime.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
This role will require workers to climb ladders using a lift or a ladder up to 15 ft for cleaning and some setup procedures. This would occur 2–3 times per week.
- Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and state, federal, and local laws.
- Reports process or equipment problems to supervisor; performs minor or basic troubleshooting.
- Ensures batch records, equipment log books, and other relevant records are current; performs batch record reconciliation.
- Maintains records of manufacturing process by recording data on batch record.
- Sets up and operates equipment for processing operations.
- Communicates effectively with previous and incoming shift operator and related personnel.
- Cleans and maintains processing rooms and equipment.
- Monitors process and equipment and makes necessary adjustments to maintain batch record specifications.
- Monitors product quality.
- Performs reconciliations.
- Conducts in-process testing.
- Checks and adjusts calculations.
- Checks/reviews labels and batch records for accuracy.
- Suggests improvements in methodology or process.
- Understands concept of delivery/on-time production.
- Follows established department SOP’s and batch record instructions.
- Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Education Required/Preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience Required
- Prefer 0–1 year of work experience in a Manufacturing environment.
Physical Requirements
Incumbents in this class are subject to regular and/or routine periods of sitting, standing, walking, stooping, reaching, and climbing, visual acuity to monitor and/or read, communicating orally with Company management, peers and co-workers, and occasional periods of moving and lifting a minimum of 35 pounds. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with noise levels varying from moderate to loud depending upon machinery usage. Work performed may require the use of a respirator and incumbents may be subject to a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) to determine eligibility for fit-testing.
Job-specific Competencies
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory requirements
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Complying with all Company safety rules and regulations
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
