Compression Operator - 3rd shift

Piping Rock•Sunrise, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The 3rd shift Compression Operator is responsible for the set-up and operation of the compression machine in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures and maintaining 100% cGMP and compliance to ensure the production of quality products.

Requirements

1 year or more operating a capsule machine in a manufacturing environment
Must be able to read/write English
Ability to work autonomously and use resources available to complete tasks timely
Must be able to lift 50lbs
Must be able to stand for 8 hours
Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment
Must be able to climb a three-step ladder/step stool while lifting a scoop with 8 lbs. of powder
Ability to work in a physically challenging environment, including bending, twisting, and standing for up to 8 hours
Must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalency preferred
Flexibility for overtime when needed

Responsibilities

Set up tablet press for run, as per batch record instruction. Make any machine adjustments necessary during the batch run as required.
Responsible for in-process checks like average weight, thickness, hardness, friability and individual tablet weight, etc. Visually inspect tablet press as it is running to verify the machine is running within normal and safe operation.
Performs “Minor” and “Major” cleaning compression rooms.
Checks and verifies the ingredient weighed in BR entries, reports any discrepancy to Supervisor or designee.
Maintain tablet presses in good working order, inspect presses for wear, and have any worn or malfunctioning parts evaluated and reported to Supervisor or Manager.
Maintain the weighing scales neatly and cleanly to check the calibration status. If the calibration status is out of due date, inform Supervisor.
Responsible for area cleanliness of the compression room and machine.
Checks the tablets for physical defects like sticking, chipping, capping during the entire run of compression.
Responsible for online documentation in all Compression operations. Checks and reviews batch records for accuracy.
Properly identifies the blend and tablet rejections and segregates them from the good compressed tablets.
Informs supervisor or group leader of any issues during the compression process including abnormal machine operation.