Operator I

Role Summary

Operator is responsible for set-up, operation, routine maintenance, and cleaning of Encapsulation/Compression/Coating department equipment in accordance with cGMPs and SOPs. The Operator possesses the required skills and competencies and has completed necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Set up Encapsulation/Compression/Coating equipment and machinery in preparation for the shift
• Perform required Encapsulation/Compression/Coating duties including running encapsulation capsule filler, capsule polishers, floor scale, desk balance, capsule feeder, metal checkers, capsule weighing system, moving drums, compression tablet press, metal checker, tablet tester, hardness tester, desk balance and floor scale, and coating equipment such as accela coater and compu-lab coater
• Conduct detailed handling tasks including transferring fiber drums, scooping product into hoppers, moving empty capsule boxes, filling and weighing capsules, and managing weights per described operations
• Vacuum and clean machine parts and areas as required
• Fill out batch record information and other encapsulation paperwork
• Clean equipment and facilities
• Perform product sampling
• Warehousing of product ‚Äì incoming and outgoing

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and related experience will be considered
• Knowledge of applicable SOPs and cGMPs
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Department procedures
• Physical: Ability to lift/move up to 40 lbs
• Not allergic to cephalosporins, chemicals or biosubstances found in laboratories or production facilities

Skills

• Operational proficiency in encapsulation, compression, and coating processes
• Batch record documentation
• Equipment cleaning and maintenance
• Product sampling and warehousing

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent)

Additional Requirements

• Shift: Monday‚ÄìFriday, 3:15pm‚Äì11:45pm