What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator position at Oxford Pharmaceuticals, LLC?
Summary:
Leads and performs a variety of process duties according to batch record and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in the pharmaceutical manufacturing department, but not limited to, operating machines, and assisting in the packaging of products.
Essential Job Functions:
- Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization policies, procedures, and state, federal and local laws.
- Able to operate and/or learn how to operate a variety of manufacturing equipment: Tablet Presses, Vector Drier, Blending/Granualtion equipment, Tablet Coating Processes, Coating Pans, Raw Material Weighing, Vacu-U-Max Conveying system.
- Ability to use scales and containers to measure raw materials.
- Follows product recipes according to batch record instructions.
- Ensures batch records, equipment log books, and other relevant records are completed correctly and are current.
- Adheres to company uniform and gowning policies.
- Reports process or equipment problems to area supervision.
- Performs changeovers and set-up of equipment for processing operations.
- Possesses mechanical aptitude and/or ability for basic equipment troubleshooting.
- Cleans and maintains packaging rooms and equipment.
- Monitors process and equipment and makes necessary adjustments to maintain batch record specifications.
- Follows established department SOP’s and batch record instructions.
- Ensures compliance with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
- Appropriately utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s).
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory requirements.
- SOP’s, equipment and safety practices.
- Manufacturing processes and equipment procedures.
- Business English usage and spelling.
- Basic Math Computations.
Skilled in:
- Follows verbal and written directions.
- Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Making corrections and writing comments in the batch record.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
- Ensures compliance with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
Physical Requirements:
- Employees in this position are subject to extended periods of standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, vision monitoring, lifting equipment or materials up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, food manufacturing/packaging environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16