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Date

06/2025

Location

1300 Airport Road, North Brunswick NJ

Title

Operator, Granulation/ Blending

Department

Standard Manufacturing

Reports to

Production, Supervisor

FLSA (Exempt or Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Role Overview

The Granulation/Blending Operator is responsible for the operation and set up of granulators, drying oven, blenders, screening equipment etc. in accordance with company standard operating procedures. The position includes set up, operation, cleaning, and preventative maintenance of all related equipment. The Operator is accountable for overall performance including safety, quality, shrink, attainment, and production efficiency. Operators must be capable of operating multiple like machines at one time and learning to operate a variety of equipment within the manufacturing area.

Areas of Responsibility

Other Responsibilities Including Safety:

Requirements

Education & Qualification:

Level 1

Pay Rate $19.00 - $22.00

• High school graduate or GED equivalent

• Operates blending, screening & milling machines.
• Must be proficient in proper setup and operation of blenders.

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• 3+ years Granulating/Blending Operator experience
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience in nutritionals, supplements, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries
• 1 years of experience
• Operates 5 machines (blending, milling, sifting, tray dryer and granulation).
• A clear understanding of the principal functions of the blending /granulation department. Certified forklift operator.
• Completes batch card independently, follow SOP’s and GMP’s strictly

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• 3+ years of experience
• Operate all machines.
• Must be highly skilled in the proper set up an operation of blenders and granulators.
• Applies cGMP’s & completes batch card instructions accurately - able to train all activities in blending & granulation department.

Certifications, Licenses, Credentials:

• N/A

Skills & Ability

• Demonstrates ability to work in a team and assist others.
• Able to follow written instructions precisely and perform basic math calculations as required.
• Understands and is knowledgeable of cGMP, OSHA standards etc.

Physical Requirements (lifting, etc.):

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must stand and walk on the production floor for a minimum of 6 hours per shift.
• Uses hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects or controls, lifting to waist height and/or above shoulder height, frequent bending from the waist, or squatting, walking short distances.
• Occasionally works from a rolling ladder or step stool, must be to lean over equipment as well as kneeling on the floor to clean under the equipment.
• Must be able to wear all PPE including a lab coat, face mask, booties, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, and respirators.

Work Environment (Office, Warehouse, temperature extremes, etc.):

• Work is regularly performed inside a manufacturing environment where temperatures can be moderate, exposure to dust, odors, noise, and fumes. The noise level is usually moderate. Employees can be exposed daily to chemicals and cleaning agents.