Blending Operator

Pharmavite•Opelika, AL

About The Position

The Blending Operator checks ingredients for correct part number, lot number, expiration date, and quantity; transports ingredients using a forklift; and charges blenders according to batch-record procedures. The role blends and dry-mixes ingredients, prepares solutions and product for drying, and operates equipment to granulate, comminute, screen, and test product. The operator also maintains accurate batch, cleaning, and product records and cleans blending equipment and the blending room to required standards. This is a Night Shift 6 position. The role is not available for immigration sponsorship or support.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
No prior experience required.
Ability to perform work involving frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion.
Ability to operate machinery or powered equipment and wear personal protective equipment as required.
Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, moving equipment, or manufacturing materials.
Ability to lift or move materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of related experience.
Prior experience as a production machine operator, utility worker, or in similar work.
A complete working knowledge of blending operations.

Responsibilities

Pull raw materials from the warehouse and stage products for accountability.
Verify ingredients for correct part number, lot number, expiration date, and quantity.
Transport ingredients to the mezzanine using a forklift.
Blend ingredients according to batch-record procedures and discharge them into super sacks weighing up to 1,000 kilos.
Weigh product to verify correct weight or volume and transport sacks to the compressing area using a forklift.
Use the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to stage, charge, and yield products.
Complete batch records, labels, and log books accurately and completely.
Clean blending equipment and the blending room to required standards, including disassembling equipment with small hand tools and cleaning walls, floors, and fixtures.
Operate a V-shell Blender and Flexsift powder-screening system for dry powder materials.
Prepare solutions and tray product for drying according to written procedures and standard operating procedures.
Use an oscillator/comminutor to granulate and comminute product to the appropriate particle size.
Operate machinery to test particle size and test product moisture levels for integrity and compliance with standards.
Maintain written cleaning, checking, and product-batch records as required by FDA and Pharmavite procedures.