Production Operator II

Job Summary:

The role of Production Operator II is a mid-level position within our manufacturing department, tasked with proficiently carrying out manufacturing procedures and operating diverse manufacturing equipment. This position requires strict adherence to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), compliance with cGMP guidelines, and a commitment to upholding environmental, health, and safety standards. The Production Operator II ensures that operations meet high compliance and quality standards.

Reporting Relationships                                

• Individual Contributor
• This position works under moderate supervision.

Essential Functions and Detailed Duties

• Must be able to fully perform all Production Operator I tasks, including operating manufacturing equipment independently, including setup, cleanup, sanitization, material movement, and safely operating the manufacturing equipment to perform manufacturing functions in two processes/machines such as coating, compression, encapsulation, granulation/blending and soft gel function per Manufacturing batch record.

• In addition, must be able to: 

• Perform intermediate mechanical functions, including troubleshooting, correcting machine malfunctions, and identifying problems such as bottlenecks. 
• Clearly document activities in batch records, forms and other GMP documents.
• Offer suggestions to superiors and follow up on process improvements related to safety, compliance, cost, and productivity.
• Identify and report both machine or manual deviations to supervisor or designee.
• Operator will have intermediate knowledge of multiple manufacturing machines.
• After 1 year of experience and consistently satisfactory performance, able to train Level I Operators and help guide new Level II Operators.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and guidelines.
• Adhere to cGMP’s and Standard Operating Procedures as required. Must report unsafe conditions, near misses, and/or injuries in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workplace.
• Follow applicable safety guidelines while operating the production equipment.
• Be able to perform other duties as assigned.
  

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:                 

• Basic mathematical skills.
• Good mechanical abilities.
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Must complete departmental SOP, GMP, and any required Qualifications.
• Ability to work in a team.

Experience and Education                             

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of previous manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical industry with soft gel encapsulation experience preferred.

Physical Demands/Factors:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.  The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands; talk; and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.    

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Based on the highly regulated workplace at Avet, employees will be required to meet minimum English proficiency requirements.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.  We are unable to sponsor any applicants for a work visa or take over sponsorship of a work visa for any applicants, at this time.

Avet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description is not all-inclusive. It acts as a guideline and is subject to change over time. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation:

This is a non-exempt position with a starting pay of $28.42 per hour.

This pay represents the base hourly rate.  In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus which aligns to both individual and company performance.

Benefits:

• 401 (k) matching - vested immediately
• Medical, Dental and Vision 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount through Life Mart
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off