Pharmaceutical Operator I

Endo•Raleigh, NC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Member of a team that is collectively responsible for operating/monitoring a chemical manufacturing process that produces bulk organic chemicals. This position requires an individual who will abide by Company standards and operating procedures in order to maintain a safe operation while producing in-specification product. This position works on a 12hr rotating shift schedule. The schedule uses a four-week cycle: four night shifts, three days off, three day shifts, one day off, three night shifts, three days off, four day shifts, seven days off.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Must be able to read and follow detailed instructions and procedures, and effectively communicate in both verbal and written formats.
Must be able to perform basic math.
Possess sound decision making skills.
Must work in a team environment to cover work stations during breaks and lunches
Must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for the job or task.
Must be able to physically climb stairs/ladders, roll drums, lift and pour bags of raw materials, drive forklifts and perform first aid.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Technical degree preferred.
Previous PSM manufacturing experience preferred
Forklift Operation preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates and monitors reactors, decanters, filters, process columns, tanks, centrifuges, dryers, and other miscellaneous equipment through manual operations, panel boards, indicators, PLC displays, and DCS screens
Packages, weighs, samples, and labels finished and intermediate products following applicable procedures and good manufacturing practices
Maintains detailed operating reports and logs, including notes on problems, weights, volumes, measured temperatures, pH levels, pressures, and flow rates following applicable procedures and as directed by supervisor
Delivers samples to laboratory and retrieves operating supplies from storeroom
Cleans and maintains work area, process equipment, tools and safety supplies according to regulatory and Company standards and operating procedures.
Operates hoists, and other material handling devices to physically move bulk raw materials, WIP, and packaged goods to and from pick-up points
Responsible for proper operation of processing equipment to ensure optimum production of high quality products.
Complete computer based training on time
Monitors environmental and safety devices (scrubbers, ruptured discs, etc.) to insure that the equipment is functioning properly.
Performs Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) independently.
Participate in various employee involvement teams and committees, such as Area/Site Safety Teams, kaizen events, Hazmat and/or Cost Savings Teams, to improve the workplace, increase efficiency, and improve productivity