Pharmaceutical Operator 2nd shift

About the role

Perform necessary tasks to plan and manufacture high quality products on time and in the right quantities in accordance with site policies and practices. Work the 2nd shift from 3:00 PM – 11:20 PM.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment by following all safety procedures, workplace standards, company guidelines, and ergonomic rules, including proper use of PPE, SOPs, cGMPs, OSHA requirements, and Lockout Tagout.
• Work with other pharmaceutical operators and supervisors in the assigned area to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Meet the production schedules outlined by team and/or supervision.
• Maintain, clean, and organize the work area and participate in safety improvement projects.
• Properly dispose of waste product and containers.
• Dispense components, operate, clean, set-up, changeover, and maintain equipment and rooms to manufacture products.
• Clean and maintain process equipment, which may include tanks, filler, pumps, blenders, mills, presses, coating pans, etc.
• Assist with technical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance tasks as needed and trained.
• Take action to safely reduce equipment setup and changeover times; initiate and establish equipment operating parameters to maximize production while meeting all product specifications.
• Ensure product quality by performing in-process checks, complying with cGMPs, being alert for unacceptable quality of incoming and outgoing materials, initiating quality improvements, and participating in quality improvement projects; communicate quality and other non-compliance issues to supervision in a timely manner.
• Accurately record on the appropriate documents the process/manufacturing steps, production results, equipment in-process checks, samplings, cleanings, ingredients used, and any other required cGMP information.
• Maintain daily production sheets and time sheets for the team.
• Review and approve work output for team members by using validated methods.
• Perform work on a personal computer, including business operating systems, reading and responding to electronic mail in a timely manner, and using Microsoft software.
• Complete, maintain, and update production documentation (both electronic and paper) to perform material movements, material take-outs, and yield determinations by following SOPs and utilizing systems such as SAP, MES, and Electronic Batch Records (EBRs).
• Operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment for assigned stocking operations, as well as stand-up and sit-down forklifts as needed.
• Take ownership of training and learning to develop high performance competencies such as technical skills, communication skills, and skills to build a team-oriented culture.
• Cross train and train other pharmaceutical operators on equipment and processes as needed.
• Inform the department Administrative Assistant when to order supplies as needed.
• Coordinate the utilization of outside contractors and vendors as needed.
• Participate in ongoing medical surveillance programs as required.
• If assigned to the Turret Cleaning/Assembly/Maintenance area of manufacturing:
  • Continuously develop technical skills and abilities to operate and maintain tablet press equipment, taking ownership of the Turret Management process across a 3-shift (24-hour) operation.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose tablet press equipment issues and perform preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Take action to safely clean tablet press equipment, as well as reduce equipment setup and changeover times with the tablet press.
  • Initiate and establish tablet press operating parameters to maximize production while meeting product specifications.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required, based on production demands.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience using motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
• At least 6 months experience using an automated inventory system or equivalent computer systems (e.g., SAP, MES, Microsoft software).
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Physically able to operate a forklift truck; forklift truck experience.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully changeover/set up multiple pieces of packaging or manufacturing equipment and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in a production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and follow instructions in regard to workplace documentation, such as SOPs, Operator Manuals, Work Instructions, etc.
• Good mathematical aptitude in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and the metric system.
• Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or standard operating procedures (SOP) environment.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Good PC skills, including use of email and attaching documents to email.
• Previous experience using electronic databases and online tools (e.g., Lotus Notes database, Employee Self-Services online tools, automated inventory tracking system).
• If assigned to Turret Cleaning/Assembly/Maintenance:
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as an effective team member to support schedule attainment demands, including prioritizing and time management skills.

Pay

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $26.48 and $39.72. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant).

Benefits

• Health care
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Sick leave