Powder Milling & Cleaning Tech - 3rd shift

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively operates milling systems such as impact, ball and jar mills as well as blenders, including the large volume blender.
• Uses Mettler-Toledo IND780 terminal system in conjunction with the SAP ERP system to ensure bulk containers in the batch record are weighed correctly.
• Performs and documents line clearance at the start of each milling event.
• Obtains proper samples and forwards to QC as required.
• Suggest changes in departmental procedures and processes (SOPs) as needed.
• Maintains all required logs and associated documentation.
• Assures that all chemicals are stored and labeled properly.
• Performs process scale checks on all required equipment including scales and balances.
• Keeps work area, utensils, tanks, mills, and equipment clean and organized.
• Ensures that supplies needed such as weigh boats, gloves, lab coats, etc. are well stocked in their designated areas.
• Orders supplies or informs Lead/Supervisor if supplies need to be ordered.
• Follows all safety procedures and works in a safe manner including wearing all required personal protective equipment.
• Understands and follows procedures to ensure that chemicals are handled properly.
• Safely and effectively operates dry heat oven, steam autoclave and various automated and manual equipment cleaning systems to clean mills, IBCs, etc.
• Follows and actively participates in sustaining the 6S program in the area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Good work history.
• Background in medical devices, diagnostics, food/vitamin processing, or pharmaceuticals.
• 1-2 years of hands on experience.
• General education about chemicals and proper handling (college level science preferred).
• Working knowledge of metric system.
• Good understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Good oral and written communication skills.