Technician - Weighing/Blending (54091)

BEST FORMULATIONS LLC•Industry, CA

37d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers. As a Weighing and Blending Technician, you will be responsible in properly identifying and verifying that raw materials match what is written in the batch record and verify raw materials and amounts entered in the batch record weighing page match what is used in the compounding procedure. Must be able to properly use scales, utensils containers and labeling to ensure ingredients are weighed and identified in accordance with batch records.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent GED Certificate; and/or
Minimum 6-months experience in an FDA regulated industry; or
Any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the level of knowledge, skills, and experience needed to successful perform the job.

Responsibilities

Identifying raw materials by comparing description and code number to batch record.
Selects equipment as stated in procedure.
Adds materials as written in procedure.
Attaches labels to bulk blend containers.
Selects proper scale based on amount of material required.
Ensures scales are calibrated, level and in good working order before each use.
Weighs and or verifies amounts weighed match amounts on batch record.
Attaches weighing labels to BR and labels weighed ingredients.
Can operate all blenders in Blending department.
Has ability to operate some grinding / milling equipment.
Perform “lock-out tag-out of equipment.
Performs cleaning of blenders, utensils, screens, containers and area.
Performs cleaning of area and utensils.
Performs or verifies batch record entries.
Makes entries in Equipment/Area Cleaning / Use logs.
Makes entries in component control cards.
Is alert to and reports to Lead/Supervisor any foreign material or discrepancy between different lots of materials.
Is alert to and reports to Lead/Supervisor any foreign material or discrepancy between different containers of materials
Ensures raw material packaging is clean, sealed and properly labeled before and after weighing raw material.
Ensures batch records, equipment log books, and other relevant records are up-to-date.
Follows established department SOP's, cGMP regulations, and batch record instructions.
Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
Maintains a safe work environment and performs job duties in a safe manner.
Performs other job duties related to the job, as assigned by management.