Compression Operator I - Day Shift

This entry-level Compression Department role is responsible for setup and operation of compression machinery according to company SOPs, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards to support production of high-quality pharmaceutical products.

Schedule: 1st Shift 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday.

Essential Functions:
- Conduct in-process checks (average weight, thickness, hardness, friability, individual tablet weight, etc.).
- Initiate B- and A-level cleaning of compression rooms and comply with IPQA procedures.
- Identify and segregate rejected blends/tablets; ensure required quality checks are completed; maintain cleanliness and organization of the compression room/equipment.
- Notify Supervisor of machine abnormalities or expired calibration status; keep weighing scales clean and orderly.
- Verify ingredients weighed in Mixing & Granulation against Production Batch Record (PBR) entries; report discrepancies; complete real-time documentation and review batch records for accuracy.

Additional Responsibilities:
- Other duties as assigned.
- Flexible to work extended hours when required.

Qualifications:
- Education: High School or GED (preferred).
- Experience: 1+ year in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Skills: Intermediate English communication; high school-level math/mechanical skills; teamwork; attention to detail/accuracy; basic computer literacy (web browsers, typing, Microsoft Office).
- Specialized Knowledge: High speed compression machine setup (preferred).

Additional Requirement: Successful completion of an OSHA-compliant Respirator Fit Test.