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We are seeking to hire a Production Operatorto join our **Manufacturing Operations **Team.
If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you!
Job Summary
The Production Operator reports to the Shift Supervisor and is responsible for learning and performing various pharmaceutical manufacturing techniques including dispensing, blending and granulation, compression, encapsulation, and coating.Cross-training is provided, as needed, upon the mastering of each technique.The Operator is expected to complete all tasks by adhering to GMP and Safety guidelines at all times, including following proper documentation and gowning procedures.
Responsibilities and Learning Opportunities
** Duties listed below may include one or several of the manufacturing techniques (i.e. dispensing, granulation, blending, compression, encapsulation, coating etc.) depending on knowledge and experience level**
โขCleaning of product rooms and equipment such as mills, mixers, ovens, granulators etc.
โขSet up the dispensing room as per SOP's, and as per specifications in Batch Manufacturing Record.
โขDocument all setup and cleaning in the logbook and other pertinent paperwork.
โขDispense raw material from the warehouse as per SOP and Production Batch Record; Check information on approved raw material/packaging material as per Batch Manufacturing Record.
โขIssue the raw material as per Batch Manufacturing Record and record the issuance information in Production Batch Record, inventory card and other pertinent paperwork.
โขCheck expiry and retest date of all material before dispensing.
โขOperation of granulation equipment
โขOperate all Coating equipment i.e., Coating Pans (Accela Cota, Compulab) dust collector
โขCompress/Encapsulate product as specified in the batch Manufacturing Records.
โขOperate all Encapsulation equipment
โขClean all equipment in the Encapsulation and Tablet Compression department
โขOperate all tablet compression equipment i.e. Kilian S520, Syntheses 500, tablet presses, drum lifters, deduster, metal detectors, scales, micrometers, hardness testers, printers, and inspection machines
โขAssure the Department and work areas are kept clean and orderly. Clean equipment as specified by SOPs and Department Supervisor.
โขConstantly observe and practice all cGMP policies and procedures in all work performed.
โขObserve and adhere to Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safety Polices in all work performed. Adhere to work schedule, and perform other duties as assigned.
โขMust participate and successfully complete all training as required by the company.
โขAbility to wear respiratory protection (medical clearance required).
โขPerform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
โขHigh School diploma or equivalent GED.
โขMinimum 1+ yearsโ experience in a GMP environment
โขSufficient computer skills as well as communications, both oral and written
โขAbility to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
โขAbility to speak effectively before small groups of customers or employees of the company.
โขAbility to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
โขAbility to use a computer for completing training and interfacing with mechanical systems and/or control systems.
Physical Demands
โขThe physical demands 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.
โขWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hand and fingers, to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
โขThe employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Adare Pharma is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.