Production Operator- SD Blending

Overview

Position Overview 

Under the direction of supervision (i.e. supervisor and/or team leader), the production operator is responsible for changeovers, operating, packing, loading, and preparing assigned equipment and machinery for use to meet production schedules.  Shift lengths may vary from 8 to 12 hours depending on the assigned area. 

 

Pay: $17.00/hr + $0.90 Shift Differential  Shift: Monday – Thursday | 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities 

• Properly changeover, disassemble, clean, reassemble and operate all production related equipment in the assigned department in a safe and efficient manner 

• Operation of necessary machinery related to the job classification including documentation of the processing steps in the batch record and/or other necessary paperwork (i.e. initial setup, raw material usage, quality/weight checks and finished product quantity) 

• Setup, operating, adjusting programmable logic control (PLC) equipment for each batch formulation (minimum 10 or more daily) 

• Responsible for breaking-down, cleaning, tooling, setting up and preparing solution for (if required) equipment  

• Pull, deliver and stage all materials needed; Complete stock and raw/in-process/finished material transfers  

• Troubleshooting and monitoring equipment:  hand tools, viscosity meters, pneumatic equipment, pressers, melters, coaters, blenders, technophars, turret lifts, dust removers, part washers, hoppers, mills and solution tanks  

• Utilize Mettler moisture analyzers to perform moisture checks on core products  

• Must adhere to work instructions to ensure a consistent material is generated per customer specifications are achieved in an safe, effective and efficient manner 

• Utilize company ERP system for inventory transactions, scanning, label creation, verifying additions to batch records and data entry 

• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) to log production outputs, create product start-up documents to record relative standard deviations (RSDs), friability, disintegration, reliability/quality testing) 

• May use (but not limited to) power equipment such as a forklift, hand tools, and other devices operated in a warehouse environment (i.e. electric jacks, sit down, stand ups, and cherry picker forklifts for applicable area(s)) 

• Monitor and adjust machine parameters in specification to maintain finish product quality and ensure proper machine operation 

• Ensure that codes/lots and finished products are not mixed 

• Removal and reconciliation of excess and unused materials 

• Perform calibrations as necessary to keep all parameters in specification 

• Perform routine preventative maintenance: Routine clean-up during operation, quick clean between lots, and full clean when required 

• Run machine at 80% of target rate on a consistent basis and run 95% or better quality performance 

• Other duties as assigned, overtime as required 

 

General Responsibilities 

• Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.   

• Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.  

• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.   

• Other duties as assigned.   

Qualifications

The Candidate 

Education, Experience, and Licenses 

• High School diploma or equivalent 

• 3 to 6 months of machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) in effect, assuring the quality and quantity of product produced as required. 

• Maintain clean work environment at all times, including and not limited to hygiene practices. 

• Ensure proper labeling of finished product while completing all necessary paperwork / documentation as required (i.e batch records). 

• Know and understand the cGMP and other regulatory compliance 

• Ensure job specific safety procedures are established and followed 

• Maintain awareness and enforcement of health and safet