Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator

Cynet Systems • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

This position performs operations related to the manufacturing and/or packaging of drug products, including equipment setup, operation, cleanup, and maintenance in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures. The operator learns assigned manufacturing and/or packaging processes by following approved batch records, work instructions, and standard operating procedures; completes required documentation and training; and maintains a safe and efficient work area in accordance with company policies, cGMPs, SOPs, and batch record instructions. Additional related duties may be assigned.

The role involves routine to semi-routine assignments requiring recognition of deviations from accepted practices and judgment within defined practices and policies. General instruction is normally provided for routine work, with detailed instruction for new assignments. The operator may be asked to recommend methods and procedures for resolving problems.

The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts or equipment, moderate to loud noise, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and vibrations. Wetness may occur occasionally depending on the assigned process. Personal protective equipment may be required as appropriate to the process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and rounding numbers.
• Experience working with computers and basic knowledge of MS Office products, LMS, ERP systems, or similar systems.
• Ability to receive instruction and follow directions.
• Ability to interact positively with co-workers and management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow company policies and procedures, cGMPs, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods; walk short distances quickly and frequently; use fingers for activities such as picking, pinching, or typing; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, climb, crawl, push, pull, and grasp; and perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and lift more than 50 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, medical device, nutraceutical, or food processing industries.
• Previous experience setting up production equipment and/or running production lines.

Responsibilities

• Learn assigned manufacturing and/or packaging processes by following approved batch records, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Set up, change over, and operate manufacturing and/or packaging equipment, including mixers, granulators, dryers, mills, tablet compression equipment, holder assemblers, blister formers and sealers, packagers, and labelers.
• Clean facilities, equipment, and utensils as required, following SOPs and work instructions.
• Complete required documentation for manufacturing and/or packaging products.
• Complete required training and maintain compliance with assignments.
• Maintain work areas and perform job functions safely and efficiently in accordance with company policies and procedures, cGMPs, SOPs, and batch record instructions.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.
• Recognize deviations from accepted practices and use judgment within defined practices and policies to select methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• May recommend methods and procedures for problem resolution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED