Operator I - (UNION) 2nd shift (3:15pm-11:45pm)

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

The Operator is responsible for the set- up, operation, routine maintenance, and cleaning of Encapsulation/Compression/Coating department’s equipment in accordance with applicable cGMPs and SOPs.  The Operator possesses all of the skills and competencies that are required and also has completed the necessary training.

How you’ll spend your day

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up Encapsulation/Compression/Coating  equipment and machinery in preparation for the shift.
• Clean equipment and facilities.
• Perform product sampling.
• Warehousing of product – incoming and outgoing.
• Perform required Encapsulation/Compression/Coating duties including running Encapsulation capsule filler, capsule polishers, floor scale, desk balance, capsule feeder, metal checkers, capsule weighing system, moving drums etc. Compression tablet press, metal checker, tablet tester, hardness tester, desk balance and floor scale. Coating accela coater, compu-lab coater, floor scale, desk scale, Here are the details: 
• Fiber drums are transferred onto a drum lifter and pulled into capsule rooms as needed (147 lbs. approx. of pulling force required).
• Product is scooped into hopper as needed (5 lbs. approx. per scoop)
• Empty capsule boxes are pulled into the room as needed (32 lbs.) approx...
• Empty capsules are dumped into the Capsule Feeder hopper (32 lbs.) on a continual basis daily as needed.
• Bags are filled with capsules and put into fiber drums (14-22 lbs. per bag). Fiber drums that are filled weigh approximately 147 lbs. but they are rolled not lifted onto a skid.
• Machine parts are lifted once a month to be vacuumed out (7-70 lbs.)
• Storage boxes for machine parts are lifted onto a cart and taken to capsule rooms as needed (70 lbs.) regularly 1-3 times a week.
• Vacuum canister is emptied and cleaned after every batch. Canister weighs 14 lbs. plus the weight of product which varies depending on waste.
• Fill out all batch record information and other encapsulation paperwork.

Your experience and qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or GED.
Individuals with equivalent combination of education, training and related experience will be considered.

Experience:
Knowledge of applicable SOPs and cGMPs.
Knowledge of Manufacturing Department procedures.
May be required to lift/move up to 40 lbs.
Not allergic to cephalosporins, chemicals or biosubstances found in laboratory or production facilities.  

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day. We also offer Disability and Life Insurance, 6% match on the 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Tuition Assistance. 

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