Production Operator II - 3rd Shift MFG, Fluid Bed/Encapsulation

Role Summary

Production Operator II - 3rd Shift MFG, Fluid Bed/Encapsulation

Responsibilities

• Responsible primarily for set up, changeover and operation of fluid bed and/or encapsulation. Additional duties include, but not limited to, mixers, granulators, dryers, mills and tablet compression.
• Responsible for demonstrating consistent and proficient performance in certified areas of operation as applicable.
• Responsible for demonstrating consistent and proficient performance on routine troubleshooting of machine parts and equipment in certified areas of operation as applicable.
• Responsible for training lower level technicians to perform manufacturing operations as applicable.
• Responsible for cleaning facilities, equipment and utensils as required following written Standards Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Responsible for completing documentation as required in the manufacturing of product and the cleaning of facilities and equipment, following cGMP‚Äôs and good documentation practices.
• Responsible for reporting and/or escalating any conditions or problems that may affect the quality or integrity of product.
• Responsible for completing all training requirements and maintaining compliance with all assignments.
• Responsible for maintaining work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP‚Äôs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP‚Äôs) and Batch Record instructions.
• Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Requires fluid bed and/or encapsulation experience in industries such as pharmaceutical, food processing or chemical manufacturing.
• Prefer Teva certification in one or more MFG and/or PKG operations as applicable for position.

Skills

• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office products, Learning Management Systems (LMS), ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle and manufacturing/quality systems such as Trackwise and Qdocs.
• Ability to receive instruction and follow directions.
• Ability to interact positively with co-workers and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow cGMP and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Detail oriented with ability to identify errors and/or inconsistencies while performing tasks.

Education

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Standing for extended periods of time at work station or equipment.
  • Walking to move short distances quickly and frequently.
  • Fingering ‚Äì using fingers such as picking, pinching or typing.
• Frequent
  • Stooping, Kneeling and/or Crouching ‚Äì bending body, spine and/or legs.
  • Twisting/Reaching ‚Äì turning at waist and extending hands and/or arms in any direction.
• Occasional
  • Sitting for extended periods of time at work station or mobile equipment.
  • Climbing ‚Äì use of feet, legs, hands and/or arms to ascend or descend.
  • Crawling ‚Äì using hands and knees or hands and feet to move about.
  • Pushing and/or Pulling ‚Äì using upper extremities to exert force.
  • Grasping ‚Äì applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
  • Repetitive Motions - frequent motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
  • Lifting ‚Äì raising from lower to upper and/or moving objects horizontally ‚Äì up to 25 lbs, up to 50 lbs. and more than 50 lbs (with assistance).
• Visual Acuity
  • Perform activities such as operating machines (i.e. lathes and drill presses) where the seeing job is at or within arm‚Äôs reach.
  • Perform activities such as computer work, preparing and analyzing data, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection), using measurement devices and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at a distance close to the eyes.
  • Operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.