Production Operator - 1st shift

Nutramax Laboratories•Lancaster, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator reports to the Manufacturing/Packaging Supervisor and is responsible for following written and/or verbal instructions issued by the Supervisor or Team Leader/designee. The role involves correctly setting up plant equipment 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.

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 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 a 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.
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment and follow all appropriate written and verbal instructions and procedures.
Position requires lifting, moving, cleaning of equipment and parts of equipment.
Attention to details, multitasking, and organizational skills are required.
This position requires basic computer skills.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a preemployment background check, drug screen (subject to applicable law) and reading comprehension test.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, or food industry desired but not required.
Basic knowledge of cGMP regulations and experience in a 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 performs 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 documentation practices, safety of equipment, SOPs, and GMPs on an as-needed basis 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 a 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 sources.