Operator I

Description:
Job Title: Operator I
Shift: Fri-Sun 6am-6:30pm with two 30 minute breaks
Pay - $20.90/-HR

Note: Orientation: 1-2 day 8AM orientation before starting on their correct shift
Temp to perm: After 150 days on assignment possibly to convert to perm based on openings and performance
**Accepting candidates that have high school diploma or GED.
**Workers must be willing to stand for duration of assignment and bend. Workers are not operating a forklift.
**Workers may be working in the packaging or manufacturing areas.
**Most of the work will be in packing.
**Packing consist of taking the pills and getting them into the packages.
**They may be filling bottles, working with the machine’s that put the pills into the container.
**In manufacturing, workers will be mixing, going up small ladders up to 6 feet and lifting up to 50 pounds.
**Prefer previous experience in a manufacturing environment within pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food processing industries.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for performing operations related to the manufacturing and/or packaging of pharmaceutical products through equipment set-up, operation, clean-up and maintenance in compliance with all regulatory cGMP requirements and company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.

• Responsible for learning the manufacturing and/or packaging process as assigned by following approved batch records (BR), work instructions (WI), standard operating procedures (SOP), etc.

• Responsible for set up, changeover, programming and operation of various equipment manufacturing and/or packaging equipment.

• Responsible for cleaning of facilities, equipment and utensils as required following SOP’s and WI’s.

• Responsible for completing documentation as required in the manufacturing and/or packaging of product.

• Responsible for completing all training requirements and maintaining 100% 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’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Batch Record instructions.

• Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered. Preferably previous pharmaceutical manufacturing or packaging experience.

Education/Certification/Experience:

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Prefer previous experience in a manufacturing environment within pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food processing industries.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• 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 maintain 100% compliance in all SOP, cGMP, EHS and other training curriculum as assigned.

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot manufacturing/packaging equipment.

Problem Solving:

• Works on assignments that are routine to semi-routine in nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.

• Exercises judgment within specifically defined practices and policies and selects methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

• Normally receives general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments.

• May be asked to recommend methods and procedures for problem resolution.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Constant:

• Standing for extended periods of time at work station or equipment.

• Walking to move short distances quickly and frequently.

Frequent:

• Stooping, Kneeling and/or Crouching – bending body, spine and/or legs.

• Twisting/Reaching – 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 – use of feet, legs, hands and/or arms to ascend or descend.

• Pushing and/or Pulling – using upper extremities to exert force.

• Repetitive Motions - frequent motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

• Lifting – raising from lower to upper and/or moving objects horizontally – from 25 lbs, up to 50 lbs. and more than 50 lbs (with assistance)

Visual Acuity:

• Perform activities such as computer work, preparing and analysing 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

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Salary: $20.90 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Morning shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• cGMP and other regulatory requirements.: 2 years (Required)
• 100% compliance in all SOP, cGMP, EHS: 2 years (Required)
• packaging or manufacturing areas: 1 year (Required)
• pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food processing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person