OSD Production Operator

Location: Cranbury, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Shift: 2nd Shift | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, Monday–Friday

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Operator – Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing team in Cranbury, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in pharmaceutical solid dosage manufacturing, particularly with tablets and related production processes.

This position requires experience working in a regulated cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, following SOPs and batch records, operating production equipment, and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing activities within a regulated cGMP pharmaceutical production environment.
• Operate and clean pharmaceutical production equipment used in oral solid dosage manufacturing.
• Perform activities including:
• • Dispensing
  • Granulation
  • Sifting
  • Milling
  • Drying
  • Encapsulation
  • Coating
  • Compression
  • Equipment cleaning
• Set up, operate, dismantle, and clean manufacturing equipment according to established procedures.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), batch records, safety procedures, and GMP requirements.
• Accurately complete manufacturing and production documentation.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure the production area remains compliant with cGMP standards.
• Follow all required personal hygiene and safety procedures.
• Wear appropriate PPE, including partial or full-face protection when required.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Support safe, efficient, and compliant production operations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a pharmaceutical company.
• Minimum 2–3 years of recent, relevant Production Operator experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing is required.
• Hands-on experience with solid dosage processes such as tablet compression, granulation, coating, encapsulation, milling, drying, and sifting.
• Familiarity with cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Strong understanding of SOPs, batch records, safety procedures, and GMP requirements.
• Ability to read and write documentation in English.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to wear required PPE in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A bachelor's degree in physical sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related life-science field is a plus.
• Strong employment stability in pharmaceutical production is preferred.

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