Bulking/Formulation Operator (Required Bulking Formulation Exp) 2nd Shift

Job Description

- Responsible for preparation of materials to support downstream manufacturing operations. - May operate specialty preparation equipment. - Weighs, measures, and checks raw materials to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and accurate proportions following approved procedure. - Assists with in process testing to ensure batches meet specifications. - Responsible for validating processes and equipment directly related to filtration, cleaning, and sterilization. - Responsible for the removal and disposal of waste chemicals, solvents, and acids. - Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves complex issues associated with bulking/formulation operations.

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 - Monitors meters, gauges, temperatures, pressures, and related controls - Plans and controls timing of operations - Generates reports, graphs, and other data - Ensures accurate proportions of batches following approved procedure - Interprets complex drawings, diagrams, charts, and specifications - Performs complex work to close tolerances, high quality, and accuracy - Makes effective decisions relative to position requirements - Evaluates operating process equipment and implantation 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 computers - 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