Production Operator 1 - 2nd Shift

Nutramax Laboratories•Lancaster, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator reports to the Manufacturing/Packaging Supervisor and is responsible for following written and/or verbal instructions, setting up plant equipment correctly for operation, organizing work to achieve daily production schedules with no errors or deficiencies, adhering to all Standard Operating Procedures, Safety Policies, Company Policies and Procedures, and cGMP guidelines, and effectively using time to meet company goals and objectives. This role involves participating in daily meetings, understanding instructions, organizing manufacturing steps for safe and effective product production, and following all relevant documentation such as Batch Records, Inventory Sheets, and Log Books. The operator will also follow SOPs related to equipment, products, and processes, transport raw materials, check and calculate quantities, perform equipment set-up and adjustments, operate and clean equipment according to cGMP guidelines and SOPs, clean rooms, perform basic maintenance, and document all work accurately. They are expected to consistently check their work for accuracy, identify and report discrepancies, train new employees as needed, and maintain regular attendance. Operators will wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hair nets, beard covers, face masks, respirators, uniforms, safety shoes, and safety glasses. The role may involve exposure to various allergens and requires effective communication and a positive work environment. Other assigned duties and instructions from the supervisor must also be followed.

Requirements

Must have working knowledge of cGMP (dietary supplement or pharmaceutical environment)
Should have experience, training, education or any combination of it related to cleaning equipment or and environment in dietary supplement, pharmaceutical or food industry.
Ability to use basic cleaning devices and ability to learn advanced cleaning equipment.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all staff levels.
Critical thinking skills to learn Nutramax procedures and predict whether proposed changes will be effective.
Must be able to work independently and within team environment, according to specific, written and verbal instructions, presented by supervisor or designee.
Previous knowledge and understanding of production processes in a cGMP or pharmaceutical environment desired.
Attention to detail and some process analytical skills necessary.
Regularly required to stand and bend.
Must be able to use hands and arms to lift and reach.
Ability to climb up and down stairs.
Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours.
Ability to lift, pull and push a minimum of 50 pounds.
Ability to use both arms to push, pull or lift.
Ability to bend and squat.
High school diploma or GED with strong mathematical and mechanical skills.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmaceutical, dietary supplement or food industry desired but not required.
Basic knowledge of cGMP regulations and experience in cGMP environment is preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Participate in daily meetings, understand instructions and responsibilities and organize the manufacturing steps required in the production of safe and effective quality products.
Follow instructions as written on all documents related to production/packaging of safe and effective quality products, including but not limited to Batch Records, Inventory Sheets and Log Books.
Follow SOPs related but not limited to equipment, products and processes.
Transport raw materials weighing a minimum of 50lbs and use appropriate lifting techniques.
Check and calculate raw material quantities as needed.
Perform set-up and adjustments to all manufacturing/packaging equipment to ensure equipment perform at peak efficiency, producing safe and effective quality product.
Operate equipment and perform cleaning of it within the cGMP guidelines, appropriate SOPs and or specific instructions.
Clean rooms and equipment according to standard operating procedures and perform basic maintenance duties.
Document work on all documents required by SOP, cGMP Guidelines and or specific instructions.
Consistently check work for accuracy to ensure no errors or deficiencies and identify and report all discrepancies to immediate supervisor or designee.
Train and document training of new employees on the operation of equipment, good documentations practices, safety of equipment, SOPs and GMPs on as needed bases and or as instructed by supervisor or designee.
Regular attendance is required.
Operators will be wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) but not limited to: hair nets, beard covers, face masks, respirators, uniforms, safety shoes, safety glasses etc.
Perform other assigned duties and follow verbal and written instructions issued by supervisor or designee related to meeting company goals and objectives.
Communicate effectively with your team, supervision and other departments within the organization and function within a team, promoting positive work environment.
May be exposed to raw materials and or finished goods derived from but not limited to: bovine, milk, soy, shellfish, pork, chicken, tuna and other allergen source.
Regular attendance is required.