Production Operations Operator-Encapsulation (5p-5a) (C-shift)

Lannett Company • Seymour, IN

103d

About The Position

The Production Operations Operator performs all functions relating to the processing of drug products, consistent with established Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), customer requirements, and in accordance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). This role is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of job duties while ensuring product compliance with established standards. The production operator is a position within the manufacturing and packaging departments that is solely responsible for the operations of equipment utilized in the production and packaging of oral solid dose products.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• 0-2 years of Production/Packaging experience is an asset; strong background in solid dose manufacturing or packaging preferred
• Must be capable of working various hours/shifts and weekends when necessary
• Knowledge of the Metric and English weighing and measurement systems
• Basic understanding of mechanical machinery and the operating principles of control systems
• Demonstrated mathematical ability in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios and percentages
• Ability to use a calculator and computer systems (Word, Excel, SAP, Outlook, SharePoint, Master Control, Success Factors)
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions including SOPs and Batch Record documentation
• Accurate and precise in recording data and batch information
• Proficient in reading and writing English to understand work instructions and document results
• Demonstrated ability to operate pharmaceutical processing equipment and meet required standards of cGMPs
• Demonstrate understanding of the unit operations and the ability to assist with on-the-job training of manufacturing trainees and operators
• Complete visual inspections and accountably
• Must have the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Exert an amount of force continuously and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force rarely by utilizing a hand truck to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Must be able to wear respiratory devices that include but are not limited to: Air Purifying Respirators (APR) which include half-face and full-face respirators, hooded powered air purifying respirators, or Supplied Air Respirators (SAR), which include hooded or full face supplied air respirators

Responsibilities

• Executes Batch Record and logbook documentation with detail and accuracy
• Performs required in-process product quality checks and documents accurately
• Executes procedures to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Executes the procedures used to clean pharmaceutical production and packaging equipment and facilities
• Operates pharmaceutical production and packaging machinery and executes procedures for manufacturing such as dispensing, mixing, granulation, coating, encapsulation, milling, blending, compressing, printing, laser drill inspection and the like
• Executes in changeovers
• Maintains production/packaging reporting for assigned work unit operation
• Works in collaboration with others as part of a team
• Assists with on-the-job training of other production trainees and operators
• Effectively communicates issues to supervisor
• Assists in identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet departmental and Company objectives

What This Job Offers

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