Job Summary:

This position is a Manufacturing Operator assigned to support Granulation, Blending, Compression, Coating, and Encapsulation. This is an hourly laborer and individual contributor role that will report to a Front-Line Supervisor. This position may be based at the Company’s manufacturing units in Hauppauge or Central Islip, New York.

There are two shifts available:

1st Shift 07:00 am - 03.30pm

2nd Shift 03:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Candidate must be working in a Pharma Manufacturing unit as a Manufacturing Operator supporting the below skills

Granulation, Blending

Compression

Encapsulation

Job Responsibilities:

• Person must be able to know how to operate pharmaceutical production machinery independently.
• Execute procedures for manufacturing processes in accordance with batch manufacturing record (BMR) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) requirements.
• Perform machine changeovers, cleaning and set up as per SOPs. Ensure the proper area & equipment cleanliness and setup in stipulated time.
• Prepare a room and equipment for line clearance, replace room filters, Ensure verification and calibration of balance/scale and check pressure differential for the rooms.
• Ensure line clearance before initiating manufacturing activities in each area.
• Receive/transfer material from/to dispensing/manufacturing storage and check dispensed materials/final mix blend/compressed tablets and labeling as per BMR.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as stated in the SOP/BMR before initiating process.
• Able to operate applicable equipment independently as per area of operation.
• Troubleshoot and make appropriate adjustments to equipment to maintain product/BMR specifications.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards during all stages of the manufacturing process.
• Complete manufacturing documents on time, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Responsible for training on all relevant SOPs and always maintain compliance with related SOPs and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the manufacturing process.
• Perform duties through the proper, safe use of equipment, according to Health & Safety procedures and Equipment Manuals.
• Flexible to work extended hours, to achieve manufacturing schedule when needed.
• Should maintain discipline and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Should perform entire duties as communicated time to time by department management/designee.

Minimum Requirements:

• Solid mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in industrial environments such as pharmaceutical manufacturing and related settings.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to clearly communicate in English (verbally and in writing).
• Positive, professional attitude toward work and willingness to cooperate with co-workers and supervisors.
• Must be able to work different shifts as per organizational requirement and should be flexible for working additional hours such as overtime and weekends.

Physical Requirements:

• Should not have any restriction to work with powder containing active pharmaceutical ingredients.
• This position requires the ability to do heavy lifting / bending frequently.
• Long periods of standing up/walking during the working hours; ability to ascent/decent ladders; and able to lift to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to move pallets/equipment weighing about 200 – 300 kgs using suitable moving equipment like pallet jacks.