COATING TECHNICIAN I

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

A Coating Technician I is responsible for preparing coating solutions and applying these to tablets and softgels following written procedures and completing all associated documentation. The Coating Technician I is also responsible for monitoring the quality of the product being coated and the condition of the equipment being used.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited, to:

• Preparation of coating solutions.
• Setting up and cleaning of coating equipment and accessories.
• Application of coating films to tablets / softgels as instructed in batch records.
• Monitors process and equipment and makes necessary adjustments to maintain batch record specifications.
• Maintaining coating equipment and inventory of coating materials.
• Ensure batch records, equipment log books, and other relevant documentation is complete, accurate and current.
• Follows established department SOP's, cGMP regulations, and batch record instructions.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner.
• Perform other job duties related to the job, as assigned by management.

  GENERAL DESCRIPTION

  A Coating Technician I is responsible for preparing coating solutions and applying these to tablets and softgels following written procedures and completing all associated documentation. The Coating Technician I is also responsible for monitoring the quality of the product being coated and the condition of the equipment being used.

  ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILTIES

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited, to:

• Preparation of coating solutions.
• Setting up and cleaning of coating equipment and accessories.
• Application of coating films to tablets / softgels as instructed in batch records.
• Monitors process and equipment and makes necessary adjustments to maintain batch record specifications.
• Maintaining coating equipment and inventory of coating materials.
• Ensure batch records, equipment log books, and other relevant documentation is complete, accurate and current.
• Follows established department SOP's, cGMP regulations, and batch record instructions.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner.
• Perform other job duties related to the job, as assigned by management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The essential functions of this job require the employee to perform the following physical activities during the course of work:

• Communicates orally with management, employees and co-workers.
• Required to stand for extended periods of time and go up and down stairs periodically during the course of work shift.
• Routinely required to stoop, bend, kneel, lift, reach, pull, push and tilt object in the performance of job function.
• Requires the essential use of hands, speech, eyesight, and hearing.
• Lifting limitations for this position: 50 lbs.
• Vision requirements include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus as needed.
• Noise level for this work environment may vary from moderate to loud. . Some work areas require hearing protection for an 8-hour work day.
• Periods of odoriferous environment.
• Work environment may involve exposure to chemicals, solutions, detergents, or solvents that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of personal protective equipment.
• Work environment may involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shell Fish, Milk, Egg, Tree nuts, and Sesame.

Note: The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employees employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

Best Formulations is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Best Formulations will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Best Formulations in advance.