Pharmaceutical Machine Operator

Pay Range: $18.00hr - $23.00hr

Job Overview:

The candidate will carry out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and state, federal, and local laws. Responsibilities include setting up and operating equipment for processing operations, cleaning and maintaining processing rooms and equipment, monitoring processes and equipment, making necessary adjustments to maintain batch record specifications, and monitoring product quality. The candidate will report process or equipment problems to supervisors, perform minor troubleshooting, conduct in-process testing, check and adjust calculations, and ensure batch records and equipment logbooks are current. Additional duties include communicating effectively with incoming and outgoing shift operators, suggesting methodology improvements, and following established department SOPs and safety regulations.

Education Required/Preferred:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience Required:

• Prefer 0-1 year of work experience in a manufacturing environment.

Job-specific Competencies:

• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Complying with all company safety rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements(Due to nature of job, The candidate must have):

• Ability to climb ladders up to 15 ft.
• Ability to roll pallets up to 75 pounds using lifters.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, reach, and climb for regular periods.
• Ability to move and lift a minimum of 35 pounds.
• Ability to perform lifting assessments of 30 pounds.
• Ability to wear a respirator and pass a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) fit-testing requirement.