Blending Operator

Pharmavite•Opelika, AL

3d•$37,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Blending Operator checks ingredients for correct part number, lot number, expiration date, and quantity; transports ingredients to the mezzanine area using a forklift; and charges blenders according to batch-record procedures. The role blends and processes materials, records production information, and maintains blending equipment and room cleanliness in accordance with written procedures, FDA requirements, and Pharmavite standards. The position is in a manufacturing or production environment and is identified as Night Shift 6. The role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion. Employees may operate machinery or powered equipment, wear PPE, work around varying temperatures, noise, moving equipment, and manufacturing materials, and lift or move materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds. Overtime may be required based on business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
No prior experience is required.
Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion throughout the shift.
Ability to lift or move materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds.
Ability to work in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environments and, as needed, operate machinery or powered equipment and wear personal protective equipment.
U.S. immigration sponsorship or support is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Pull raw materials from the warehouse for product staging and accountability.
Check ingredients for correct part number, lot number, expiration date, and quantity, and transport ingredients to the mezzanine using a forklift.
Blend ingredients according to batch-record procedures and discharge product into super sacks weighing up to 1,000 kilos; verify 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.
Make accurate and complete entries on batch records, labels, and log books.
Clean blending equipment and the blending room to required standards, including disassembling equipment with small hand tools and cleaning walls, floors, and fixtures with standard tools and cleansing agents.
Operate a V-shell blender and Flexsift powder-screening system to blend or dry-mix powder materials; prepare solutions and tray products for drying according to written and standard operating procedures.
Use an oscillator/comminutor to granulate and comminute product to the appropriate particle size.
Operate equipment to test particle size and test product moisture levels to verify product integrity and compliance with standards.
Maintain written records of cleaning, checks, and product batches as required by FDA and Pharmavite procedures.