Pharmaceutical Operator I

Job Title

Pharmaceutical Operator I

Requisition

JR000015184 Pharmaceutical Operator I (Open)

Location

Raleigh, NC

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Job Description Summary

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Work Environment: Indoor/outdoor and representative of a chemical plant .
Pay $23 - $28
This position is responsible for operating large scale manufacturing equipment to produce bulk organic chemicals in accordance with Company standards and operating procedures.  He/she will be responsible for reports and documentation.  Must be able to pay attention to detail due to the nature of chemicals and environment he/she will be working in on a daily basis

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor and Operate Chemical Processing Plant Equipment.

• Work Environment: Indoor/outdoor and representative of a chemical plant

• Operates in a regulated environment and complies with all cGMP and OSHA regulations applicable to manufacturing responsibilities.  This includes wearing appropriate personnel protection equipment (PPE), understanding and following all applicable standard operating procedures, work instructions, and standard work practices applicable to job responsibilities
• Operates and monitors dryers, mills, sifters, and other miscellaneous equipment through manual operations, panel boards, indicators, PLC displays, and DCS screens following applicable batch records, procedures and good documentation practices
• Packages, weighs, samples, and labels finished and intermediate products following applicable procedures and good manufacturing practices
• Maintains detailed operating reports and logs, including notes on problems and records on added weights, volumes, measured temperatures, pH levels, pressures, and flow rates following applicable procedures  and as directed by supervisor
• Delivers samples to laboratory and retrieves operating supplies from storeroom
• Cleans and maintains work area, process equipment, tools and safety supplies according to regulatory and Company standards and operating procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by Management

  DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitors environmental and safety devices (scrubbers, ruptured discs, etc.) to insure that the equipment is functioning properly.
• Performs Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) independently.
• Operates fork lifts, hoists, and other material handling devices to physically move bulk raw materials, WIP, and packaged goods to and from pick-up points
• Participate in various employee involvement teams and committees, such as Area/Site Safety Teams, kaizen events, Hazmat and/or Cost Savings Teams, to improve the workplace, increase efficiency, and improve productivity

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Associate or Technical degree preferred.

Experience:

Previous GMP/ISO manufacturing experience preferred

Skills/Qualifications:

Skills/Competencies:

Other Skills:

Must be able to read and follow detailed instructions and procedures, and effectively communicate in both verbal and written formats.

Must be able to perform basic math.

Must have a working knowledge of chemical processing equipment and associated safety requirements.

Possess sound decision making skills.

Action Oriented, Informing, Computer Skills (MS Office and E-mail), Problem Solving, and Teams

Must work in a team environment to cover work stations during breaks and lunches

Must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for the job or task. 

Sound decision making skills.

Action Oriented, Informing, Computer Skills (MS Office and E-mail), Problem Solving, and Teams

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS/ SCOPE:

• Performs diversified duties following standard procedures and under the direction of a production supervisor or lead operator.  Requires a high level of safety awareness and ability to determine when equipment is not performing to standards or expectations.
• Responsible for proper operation of processing equipment to ensure optimum production of high quality products.  Mistakes and errors normally result in unacceptable product and or mechanical equipment damage.  As a result, impacts our product status in the market place.
• Understands the misuse of processing equipm