What are the responsibilities and job description for the Batchmixer I position at USAntibiotics, LLC?
Overview
USAntibiotics, the only U.S. manufacturer of Amoxicillin products, is part of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies. We're always looking to add new talent to our teams, and we value diverse professionals who have strong leadership skills, align with our culture, and are committed to excellence.
The Batchmixer I is responsible for combining the raw materials into a quality blend, tablet, or encapsulated form to produce finished products following strict guidelines for production to meet required standards. This includes performing those duties necessary to compound batches of various products, including encapsulation, weighing and blending, granulation, tableting, coating, cleaning, packaging, warehousing, and any other required processes in accordance with approved production documents and appropriate operating procedures.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs and is proficient in all duties of a Batchmixer 2.
- Acts as a trainer for Batchmixer 2's and Batchmixer 1 trainees.
- Cleans sets-up and operates the equipment used in tableting, coating, and encapsulation, and packaging.
- Maintains logbooks for equipment detailing operating parameters, cleaning, use and maintenance.
- Monitors equipment for wear and/or mechanical problems and performs routine cleaning and lubrication according to approved procedures.
- Performs reconciliation of final dosage form yields at completion of the encapsulation, tableting or coating process.
- Perform and is proficient in SAP tranactions.
- Notifies supervision of any unusual characteristics or out-of-specification condition noted.
- Must be able to identify any variations of the processing operation that might impact quality of product or production process and report unusual occurrences to supervision
- Calculates amount of ingredients to be weighed for coating solution, following instructions in batch coating records for each individual product.
- Adhere to guidelines and prepare the necessary documentation to insure accuracy and compliance
- Pulls in-process samples at specified intervals for routine product monitoring and for submission to QA.
- Assists or performs other jobs as assigned by supervision.
- Cross-trains as required to perform as a "loan-out" in other departments (i.e. Packaging Warehouse or any other area resources are required).
QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:
- AS Degree in Chemical Technology or related field (preferred) or High school diploma or equivalent
- Two to three years experience as a Batchmixer 2
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to read and comprehend cGMP's and SOP's
- Must be able to perform all duties of Batchmixer 2
- Good math skills with a good working knowledge of the metric system
- Above average physical stamina
- Good vision and color perception
- Ability to make accurate measures and maintain neat work environment
- Above average mechanical skills and aptitude
- Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Competence in use of Company standard software packages (e.g., Outlook, Word)
- SAP experience
- Strong knowledge of cGMPs, Batch Documents and SOPs
- Ability to work in a team environment
- High level of dependability and integrity.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, kneel, squat, climb, stand, walk, repetitive motion, lift and push or pull up to 70 pounds.
- The employee is occasionally required to wear respiratory protection, lift up to 100 pounds, wear fall protection equipment and operate powered industrial trucks.
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.
USAntibiotics is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.