This position is a Manufacturing Operator assigned to support Granulation, Blending, Compression, Coating, and Encapsulation. This is an hourly laborer and individual contributor role that will report to a Front-Line Supervisor. This position may be based at the Company’s manufacturing units in Hauppauge or Central Islip, New York.
There are two shifts available:
1st Shift 07:00 am - 03.30pm
2nd Shift 03:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Candidate must be working in a Pharma Manufacturing unit as a Manufacturing Operator supporting the below skills
Granulation, Blending
Compression
Encapsulation
Job Responsibilities:
- Person must be able to know how to operate pharmaceutical production machinery independently.
- Execute procedures for manufacturing processes in accordance with batch manufacturing record (BMR) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) requirements.
- Perform machine changeovers, cleaning and set up as per SOPs. Ensure the proper area & equipment cleanliness and setup in stipulated time.
- Prepare a room and equipment for line clearance, replace room filters, Ensure verification and calibration of balance/scale and check pressure differential for the rooms.
- Ensure line clearance before initiating manufacturing activities in each area.
- Receive/transfer material from/to dispensing/manufacturing storage and check dispensed materials/final mix blend/compressed tablets and labeling as per BMR.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as stated in the SOP/BMR before initiating process.
- Able to operate applicable equipment independently as per area of operation.
- Troubleshoot and make appropriate adjustments to equipment to maintain product/BMR specifications.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards during all stages of the manufacturing process.
- Complete manufacturing documents on time, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Responsible for training on all relevant SOPs and always maintain compliance with related SOPs and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the manufacturing process.
- Perform duties through the proper, safe use of equipment, according to Health & Safety procedures and Equipment Manuals.
- Flexible to work extended hours, to achieve manufacturing schedule when needed.
- Should maintain discipline and comply with company policies and procedures.
- Should perform entire duties as communicated time to time by department management/designee.
Minimum Requirements:
- Solid mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in industrial environments such as pharmaceutical manufacturing and related settings.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to clearly communicate in English (verbally and in writing).
- Positive, professional attitude toward work and willingness to cooperate with co-workers and supervisors.
- Must be able to work different shifts as per organizational requirement and should be flexible for working additional hours such as overtime and weekends.
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