Production Operator I, Blending

Avet Pharmaceutical•East Brunswick Township, NJ

3d•$0 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator I is an entry-level role within our manufacturing department. Key responsibilities include executing manufacturing procedures and tasks on various manufacturing equipment. This position entails strict adherence to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), compliance with cGMP guidelines, and commitment to upholding environmental, health, and safety standards. The Production Operator I plays a role in maintaining elevated compliance and quality standards throughout operations.

Requirements

Basic mathematical skills.
Basic mechanical abilities.
Basic computer skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Must complete departmental SOP, GMP, and any required Qualifications.
Ability to work in a team.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 1 year of previous manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

Operate assigned manufacturing equipment, including shutdown/start-up of the machines following the established procedures.
Be able to move around and place the required material for manufacturing so that it is ready to be utilized.
Ensure that all manufacturing components being used match the manufacturing set-up requirements.
Perform one or more of the following manufacturing functions following the batch record instructions: coating, compression, encapsulation, granulation/blending, soft gel.
Complete equipment cleaning according to machine requirements and SOP.
Executes total changeovers as needed.
Perform basic mechanical functions including light troubleshooting, correcting simple machine malfunctions, and identifying routinary problems.
Maintain a clean and sanitary workplace.
Offer suggestions to superiors and follow up on process improvements related to safety, compliance, cost, and productivity.
Properly document activities in batch records, forms and other GMP documents.
Identify and report both machine or manual deviations to the supervisor or designee.
After 1 year of experience and consistently satisfactory performance, can train new Level Operators without experience.
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and guidelines.
Must report unsafe conditions, near misses, and/or injuries in a timely manner.
Follow applicable safety guidelines while operating the manufacturing equipment.
Be able to perform other duties as assigned.