Production Operator / Manufacturing Operator

About the role

The Production Operator / Manufacturing Operator position at Cipla, Inc. is a Full-Time, Non-Exempt/Hourly role located in Fall River, MA. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $20 – 24/hr (DOE) and operates on a 12-hour shift, 4 on 3 off schedule (7am-7pm, 7pm-7am).

Responsibilities

• Dispensing raw material and primary packing materials as per work order.
• Ensuring the proper planning and execution of batches.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitization of production area and machinery during batch to batch and product to product changeover.
• Daily monitoring and recording of production materials and production lines.
• Conducting process checks and recording in batch manufacturing records.
• Controlling machine operations to maintain quality standards and minimize rejections.
• Operating equipment and performing necessary maintenance.
• Safeguarding equipment and coordinating with engineering for preventive maintenance and calibration.
• Filling products as per Batch Manufacturing Records and SOP.
• Maintaining inventory of machine parts, tools, and accessories.
• Collaborating with other departments such as packaging, engineering, QA, and QC for better planning and execution.
• Sampling as per schedule and coordinating with QA and QC.
• Checking and ensuring status labels at all stages of manufacturing and filling.
• Identifying and assisting in any corrective actions.
• Performing calibration/verification of instruments, equipment, and weighing balances as per schedule.
• Ensuring line clearance during batch to batch and product to product changeover.
• Documenting online and timely entries related to manufacturing and filling operations and activities.
• Wearing appropriate PPE as stated in the SOP before entering any processing areas.
• Executing procedures to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performing duties through the proper safe use of equipment, according to Health & Safety procedures and Equipment Manuals.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An accredited college certificate or university degree is preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of manufacturing experience with pharmaceutical or aerosol products is required.
• Proficiency in the English language (Speaking/Reading/Writing) is required to understand work instructions and document results.
• Knowledge of fundamental cGMP and regulatory requirements in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• A basic understanding of mechanical machinery and the operating principles of control systems is required.
• The ability to follow both verbal and written instructions is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work in both independent and team environments is required.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety procedures, including OSHA, is required.
• Strong mathematical and organizational skills are necessary.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to do heavy lifting / bending frequently. Exert an amount of force continuously and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force rarely by utilizing a hand truck to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Ability to wear appropriate PPE is required. Individual may be required to wear respiratory devices that include but are not limited to: Air Purifying Respirators (APR) which include half-face and full-face negative pressure respirators, hooded powered air purifying respirators, or Supplied Air Respirators (SAR), which include hooded or full face supplied air respirators.

Global Company

Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company dedicated to high-quality, branded and generic medicines. We are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies. Over the last eight decades, we have strengthened our leadership in India's pharmaceutical industry and fortified our promise of strengthening our global focus by consolidating and deepening our presence in key markets. CIPLA NEW YORK (INVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.) About InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, a Cipla subsidiary InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of generic prescription medicines with a focus on a range of therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, anti-infective, CNS, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-depressants. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Central Islip and Hauppauge, New York. As of February 18, 2016, InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cipla (EU) Limited.

EEO Statement

Cipla is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.