Bulking/Formulation Operator 3

Responsibilities and Duties

• Weighs, measures and checks raw materials to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients
• Performs simple analytical tests (pH, conductivity, and absorbance)
• Performs routine cleaning of processing equipment
• Handles hazardous waste as appropriate
• Assists with inventory counting activities as required
• Inspects in-process parts to ensure consistent quality and remove defective product, packaging, and component material
• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate documentation of all manufacturing activities performed
• Makes effective decisions relative to position requirements
• Evaluates operating process equipment and implementation to ensure constant compliance with standard manufacturing practices (SMP)
• Uses independent judgment in troubleshooting and problem solving under little/no supervision
• May develop weekly production plans coordinating resources (raw materials) and communicating relative priority to downstream parties
• Provides support to lead and/or supervisor when necessary
• May provide training support for on-boarding and/or new procedures
• May provide support on special projects

Qualifications

• Minimum Education/Experience: High School degree required with 2 years manufacturing experience required. Experience in a regulated environment required.
• Basic Skills: Exhibit the ability to use independent judgment and demonstrated leadership, possess the ability to communicate (oral/written) technical and non-technical information across the group and organization, possess strong time management skills to complete assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner, strong attention to detail, possess the ability to operate independently on semi-routine and routine activities.
• Proficient/Working Skills: Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic, demonstrate the ability to use personal computer's, proficiency in MS Excel is required, must be able to use advanced math skills to produce accurate formulas, possess the able to read, write, comprehend and interpret complex charts, drawings, diagrams, graphs and other data, may require forklift certification, be able to flow to other areas of the department as needed, must be clean shaven for respirator requirements.