1st Shift Bulk Powder Blending Technician

TOWER LABORATORIES LTD.•Essex, CT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Join a fast-paced pharmaceutical production team where precise blending keeps high-quality products on schedule. We’re looking for a detail-driven Blend Technician to support our manufacturing team in a GMP environment. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our 1st shift manufacturing team in Centerbrook/Essex!

Requirements

Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50lbs. on a regular basis.
Proven attention to detail and accuracy in tasks.
Self starter with high level of motivation.
Ability to read and follow directions, complete paperwork and communicate effectively in English.
Basic math skills.
Demonstrated team player.
Ability to wear the following PPE and sanitary requirements: dust mask, safety shoes & glasses, hearing protection, hairnet, beard guard, and gloves.

Nice To Haves

Training provided for entry level candidates.
Learn FDA pharmaceutical cGMP and learn to drive sit down forklift vehicle.
Ability to drive forklift truck (training provided).

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of physical and administrative tasks in a production environment.
Compounding blends of various nutritional supplement & other consumable powders.
Operate industrial size blenders, mixers, sizing equipment, ovens, scales.
Make observations, take samples and complete batch paperwork.
Load and unload ingredients/product into and out of large blending machines and drums in accordance with directions on Batch Record (BPR).
Maneuver 50lb bags with ergonomic assists.
Weigh ingredients on scales; record observations.
Strictly follow procedures as detailed in BPR and complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment, drums/containers, rooms and facility to ensure sanitary working conditions in accordance with cGMPs.
Take ownership and be accountable for the quality of all work produced.
Transport bulk powders and packaging materials between warehouse and production areas; includes operation of forklift and other material handling equipment.