Pharmaceutical Granulation Compression /Encapsulation Operator-Temp 2nd shift

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a cross functional position involved in many aspects of the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. As a pharmaceutical operator, you will be responsible for many aspects of the process, including but not limited to dispensing, granulation, compression/encapsulation, capsule banding, liquid manufacturing, film coating and tablet printing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Performs all the duties necessary to compress and encapsulate drug products which includes the setup and use of manufacturing equipment such as but not limited to tablet presses, capsule fillers, dedusters, metal detectors, disintegration testers, friabilators, tablet and capsule in process weight check systems, hardness testers and micrometers.

· Performs all the duties necessary to maintain compression and encapsulation tooling as per procedures.

· Performs all the duties necessary to film coat drug products which includes the setup and use of manufacturing equipment such as but not limited to various size coating pans, solution tanks, spray guns and mixers.

· Will properly clean, label and transport all in process and finished product to the designated storage area, will maintain the immediate work area in a clean and safe manner, and perform room and equipment cleanings as needed.

· Verifies raw materials from the warehouse for dispensing and verifies the identity of the materials for accuracy and compliance.

· Utilizing the current dispensing systems of scales and balances, accurately weigh/dispense and label raw materials for manufacturing.

· Accurately prepares for return to the warehouse all partial raw material containers, defaces and disposes of all empty raw material drums as per current SOP’s.

· Checks for accuracy all materials delivered from the Dispensing area as well as all in-process materials from the prior unit operation as per current SOP.

· Performs all the duties necessary to granulate and compound drug products which includes the setup and use of manufacturing equipment such as but not limited to granulators, mixers, fluid bed dryers, tray dryers, comil’s, fitzmills, steam kettles, sample tools, moisture balances, thermometers and pumps.

· Clearly and accurately completes all required GMP documentation.

· Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

· 3 years working in pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

· High School Diploma or equivalent.

· Mechanically inclined candidates are preferred.

· Computer literacy and solid communication skills (in English) are a must.

· Must demonstrate basic math skills.

· Solid understanding of cGMP practices and concepts.

· Comprehends and adheres to all pertinent Health and Safety Regulations, Policies and Procedures.

· Comprehends and adheres to all cGMP’s and other Regulatory requirements.

· Comprehends and adheres to all related SOPs as well as Batch Records and Protocols.

· Required to use all approved and issued PPE as directed by policy and procedure.

· Completes all required training activities.

· Manual dexterity is required.

Physical Requirements

· Must be able to move materials weighing up to 50 lbs

· May be required to twist/bend

· Must be able to move about the production area and facility

· Must be able to remain in an upright position for extended periods of time

· Must be able to ascend/descend a ladder

EDUCATION

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Computer literacy and solid communication skills (in English) are a must.

3. Must demonstrate Basic Math skills.

EXPERIENCE

1. 3 years working in pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

2. Solid understanding of cGMP practices and concepts.

3. Mechanically inclined candidates are preferred.

Pay: $32.50 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you knowledgeable with Tablet Compression In-process Testing procedures?

Do you have Tablet Press Compression experience?
Do you have Capsule Filling experience?
Do you have experience with Fluid Bed Dryers?
Do you have experience with Drug Film Coating machines?

Experience:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing Operator: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33