Pharmaceutical Machine Operator

Job Title: Pharmaceutical Machine Operator

Job Location: Davie, FL

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $21.45hr - $26.45hr

Job Overview:

The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up and operating manufacturing equipment for processing operations, performing material blending and granulation, maintaining processing rooms, and ensuring compliance with batch records and standard operating procedures.

Core Essential Skills:

• Warehouse or manufacturing experience.
• Experience blending materials and working with granulations.
• Strong attention to detail when verifying materials, labels, and batch numbers.
• Experience with granulation, compression, milling, blending, and related manufacturing processes.
• Willingness to perform major equipment and area cleaning, including tasks involving water and wet environments.
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to learn and operate manufacturing equipment.
• This role requires climbing ladders using a lift or a ladder up to 15 ft for cleaning and setup procedures approximately 2-3 times per week.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization s policies, procedures, and state, federal, and local laws.
• Reports process or equipment problems to supervisor and performs basic troubleshooting.
• Ensures batch records, equipment log books, and other relevant records are current and performs batch record reconciliation.
• Maintains records of manufacturing process by recording data on batch record.
• Sets up and operates equipment for processing operations.
• Communicates effectively with previous and incoming shift operators and related personnel.
• Cleans and maintains processing rooms and equipment.
• Monitors process and equipment, making necessary adjustments to maintain batch record specifications.
• Monitors product quality.
• Performs reconciliations.
• Conducts in-process testing.
• Checks and adjusts calculations.
• Checks and reviews labels and batch records for accuracy.
• Suggests improvements in methodology or process.
• Understands concept of delivery and on-time production.
• Follows established department SOPs and batch record instructions.
• Complies with all organization policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer 0-1 year of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with noise levels varying from moderate to loud depending upon machinery usage.
• Work performed may require the use of a respirator, subject to a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) to determine eligibility for fit-testing.
• Stable employment history, including 1+ year in the most recent position.

Job-specific Competencies:

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

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

• Ability to climb ladders using a lift or a ladder up to 15 ft.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, reach, and climb for regular periods.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs or more.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities