Blending Technician I - First Shift Mon - Thurs 6am - 4:15am (5 positions)

Job Title

Blending Technician I - First Shift Mon - Thurs 6am - 4:15am (5 positions)

Requisition

JR000013198 Blending Technician I - First Shift Mon - Thurs 6am - 4:15am (5 positions) (Open)

Location

Hobart, NY (Pharma) - USA036

Additional Locations

Job Description

Summary of Position

Blend defined quantities of designated raw materials (per specific manufacturing instructions) into final dosage blend stage.  Executes all Production processes while strictly adhering to cGMP, Standard Operating Procedures, documentation protocols, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations that could apply. The Blending Technician is expected to fully participate in both departmental projects and any quality working teams that may be applicable. Supports the leader and subject matter (SME) expert in their area(s) of responsibility. Supports production, operations projects and process improvements.  Maintains accurate and compliant documentation on all activities.

Essential Functions

Batch Record Executed

Sets up and operates equipment in blending operations. Makes minor adjustments to equipment as required. Verifies scales. Inspects production room(s) and equipment for required state of safety and cleanliness. Stages materials needed to produce the batch. Blends ingredients using appropriate process, time intervals and equipment. Places blended materials in containers that have been prepared according to instructions and SOP. Prepares and affixes labels at various stages of the blend. Weighs materials at various stages of the blending process to ensure accuracy of the blend. Records weights, processes, sample data, equipment and other information required on appropriate paperwork (batch folders, equipment records, etc.) to insure documentation prescribed by SOPs and government regulations. Prepares and submits samples to Quality Control Laboratory. 

Line Schedule Adhered to

Is at his/her position on the line ready to start production as required. Monitors the production process, makes periodic checks and adjusts equipment or work practices to maximize production efficiency, yields, quality and safety. Accurately reports production and ensures reports are completed as required. Assists maintenance personnel in set-up, adjustments and equipment repairs as trained and instructed. Ensures that line conditions are acceptable to change from one product to another by ensuring that materials, paperwork, and equipment have been staged for changeover.

Downtime Avoided

Will immediately stop line and notify Line Leader of any safety or quality concerns. Documents inspections performed and keeps accurate equipment records, clean-up sheets and other required paperwork. Disassembles, cleans and reassembles basic line equipment according to SOPs.  Insures proper inspections are conducted prior to reassembly. Cleans and assembles dust collector.

Compliance Standards Met

Follows all HSSE rules and regulations. Accepts accountability for own personal safety and identifies potential unsafe conditions to help prevent self and co-workers from being injured. Complies with all site security requirements. Performs lock-out/tag-out procedures according to SOPs. Follows safe working practices in the execution of their assigned duties. Actively participates in general site and departmental Safety initiatives. Maintains clean work area; clear away debris, damaged or defective product, cartons, labels and packaging supplies.

Escalation Process Adhered to

Makes initial attempts to identify root cause within scope of decision-making authority while simultaneously notifying next level of leadership.  If attempts at the next level do not resolve the problem and the Associate believes that a higher level needs to be involved, the problem is escalated to the highest level.

Marginal Functions

Assists technicians at other stations within the department as needed. Works on any blending stations on which you are trained

May be crossed-trained in other functions

Competencies

Problem Solving: Rigorously and systematically connects information, processes and events by organizing divergent information and searching for common themes, patterns, and causal connections.  Undertakes a complex task by breaking it down into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way.  Thinks of several possible explanations or alternatives for a situation and anticipates potential obstacles and develops contingency plans to overcome them. Uses intelli