Bulk Powder Blending Technician - 1st shift
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. This is an entry-level manufacturing role in Centerbrook/Essex starting at $21.50/hr. POSITION SUMMARY: 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. Learn FDA pharmaceutical cGMP and learn to drive sit down forklift vehicle.
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
- Ability to wear the following PPE and sanitary requirements: dust mask, safety shoes & glasses, hearing protection, hairnet, beard guard, and gloves. Uniforms provided by Company.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to drive forklift truck (training provided)
- Demonstrated team player
Responsibilities
- Load and unload ingredients/product into and out of large blending machines and drums in accordance with directions on Batch Record (BPR). Ingredients most often are powder form contained in 50lb bags. Frequent maneuvering of 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. Paperwork includes, but is not limited to, BPR’s and equipment usage logs.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- HSA and FSA options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- 401(k)
- Accrued Paid time off up 3 weeks per year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
