Manufacturing Operator (Machine Operator)

Job Role: Machine Operator I

Job Locations: Fall River, MA

Required Experience: 1 - 15 Years

What you’ll do

• Dispensing raw material and primary packing materials as per work order and checking of raw material and primary packing materials.
• Ensure the proper planning and execution of batches.
• Performing cleaning and sanitation of production area and machinery as per respective procedures.
• Daily monitoring of production performance.
• Perform manufacturing processes and document activities in batch records and logbooks.
• Machine operation with minimum rejections and maximum outputs while maintaining quality standards within the standard norms.
• Operating equipment and performing necessary maintenance on machinery.
• Ensure equipment upkeep in co-ordination with engineering for preventive maintenance and calibration.
• Maintaining inventory of machine parts, tools and accessories.
• Working individually and in collaboration with others as part of a team.
• Collaborate with packaging, maintenance, quality teams for cross functional activities.
• Ensure status labelling at all stages of manufacturing, filling and cleaning.
• Identifying and assisting in any corrective actions.
• Perform, check and ensure calibration/verification of instruments, equipment and weighing balances as per schedule.
• Perform line clearance checks.
• Wearing appropriate PPE as stated in the SOP before entering any processing areas.
• Following procedures to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performing duties through the proper safe use of equipment, according to Health & Safety procedures and Equipment Manuals.
• Performing other related duties assigned.
• Be able to operate computer systems with ease.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and related documents.
• Basic understanding of deviation, CAPA, change control, FMECA , OOS,OOT and OOAC.
• Maintaining and followed 100% cGMP, GDP and SOP Compliance during complete operation hours.
• Complying with all company policies and procedures.
• Reporting all issues that arises to the department head or reporting manager.
• Performing daily maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Completing all documentation in a timely manner, ensuring their integrity, accuracy and completeness.
• Maintaining discipline in department.
• May be required to assist in the training of other employees in the department.
• Flexible to work extended hours, to achieve manufacturing schedule when needed.

Basic qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Accredited college certificate or university degree is preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of manufacturing experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• MDI experience is highly preferred.
• Proficient in the English language (Speaking/Reading/Writing) to understand work instructions and document results.
• Knowledge of fundamental cGMP and regulatory requirements in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical machinery and the operating principles of control systems.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in both independent and team environments.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety procedures, including, OSHA.
• Strong mathematical and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to do heavy lifting / bending frequently.
• Exert an amount of force continuously and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force rarely by utilizing a hand truck to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE is required.
• Individual may be required to wear respiratory devices that include but are not limited to: Air Purifying Respirators (APR) which include half-face and full-face negative pressure respirators, hooded powered air purifying respirators, or Supplied Air Respirators (SAR), which include hooded or full face supplied air respirators.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.20 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20