Production Associate

W.S. Badger Company•Gilsum, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate supports the Badger Mission and Principles as a member of the Operations Team with specific responsibilities to manufacture products: which includes weighing ingredients, batching, and filling. All production work is done in accordance with all FDA and cGMP standard practices and meets all quality control specifications. The Production Associate job ranges from a level 1 to a level 4 as knowledge, skills, responsibility, and length of employment grow.

Requirements

Basic working knowledge of computers, including the MS Office suite
Ability to understand and comply with all safety standards and Regulatory/Quality/FDA requirements
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and through written means
Work within a team environment to perform tasks and problem solve
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
standing, bending, twisting, lifting; sometimes overhead, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects up to 75lbs, grasping small objects repeatedly throughout a typical 8-10 hour shift.
The ability to notice subtle changes in machinery (noises, smells, vibrations).
Applicants will be subject to a Post-Offer-Physical that includes a lift test.
Employee must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ADP/other time-sheet software's preferred

Responsibilities

Meet our customers’ expectations by producing fresh, high-quality products
Understand and comply with all cGMP, FDA, QC specs, and safety requirements for working in Production
Identify and communicate any issues with product runs, or changes in machine/equipment to supervisor and quality as needed
Prepare boxes and labels, set-up and stage packaging/components, and prepare the lot coder
Demonstrate ability to perform line clearance and line check.
Understand and comply with cleaning requirements for anything coming in contact with raw materials or finished product
Understand inventory controls, and the allocating and transferring process for packaging materials
Actively work to ensure the safety of all team members
Ensure all safety standards and protocols are followed and make recommendations, as needed
Understand and perform cleaning/sanitation requirements for small implements, pumps, hose and tanks cleaned with carrier oil
Understand and comply with cleaning requirements for anything coming in contact with raw materials or finished product.
Understand and assist in filling out logs and completing necessary paperwork
Perform offloading procedures for all filling lines and the quality standards for each product
Ability to accurately use scales and weights to ensure correct product outcome
Demonstrate proficiency in all Level I requirements
Take on additional responsibilities/projects non-related to everyday production jobs (examples: laundry from People’s Linen, inventory of office/cleaning supplies)
Verify equipment for cleanliness and complete required paperwork
Perform raw material batching by pouring ingredients
Perform cleaning on vessels, hoses, and accessories - including COP & stationary equipment
Comprehension of vessel use for various product types, both OTC and non-OTC (cosmetic)
Proficient in cosmetic and OTC runs from set-up through completion on at least two lines with little supervision, have a basic knowledge of changeovers
Understand and accurately complete all logs and paperwork
Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve any discrepancies in inventory software for jobs
Demonstrate proficiency in all Level I and Level II requirements
Suggest ideas for improvements within the Production environment
Provide guidance and support to seasonal and new employees
Ability to complete simple/routine maintenance of equipment
Utilize machine timers and account for production calendars (holidays, weekends, etc)
Perform advanced cleaning on equipment requiring disassembly and reassembly
Batch and allocate jobs from start to finish
Independently pre-weigh and batch FDA products
Proficient in cosmetic and OTC runs from set-up through completion on all lines with little supervision, and ability to do changeovers
Understand and perform requirements for simple filling water-based products including testing needs and water safety, including comprehension of reverse osmosis system
Run all filling equipment proficiently, complete change overs, and trouble shoot problems
Demonstrate proficiency in all Level I, II, and III requirements
Perform job receipts, WIP queries, and inventory adjustments
Serve as a back-up for weekly scale validations and calibrations
Understand and perform the batching, filling, and cleaning process for complex and FDA products
Understand and perform the CIP process for the Bachilier equipment
Ability to collaborate with Quality during process validations