Blending Technician 3rd Shift Mon - Thurs Job Hobart area,Indiana USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Blending Technician I 3rd Shift Mon - Thurs 8:00pm - 6:15am

Job Description Summary

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, SOPs, documentation protocols, environmental health and safety guidelines and any related regulations. The blending technician will fully participate in departmental projects and quality teams, support the leader and SME expert, aid production, operations projects and process improvements, and maintain accurate, compliant documentation on all activities.

Essential

Functions

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 ensure documentation prescribed by SOPs and government regulations.

Prepares and submits samples to Quality Control Laboratory.

Maintains control of DEA scheduled material in accordance with accepted policy, practice and procedure.

Level III Responsibilities

Runs Validation and PPT batches.

Writes and updates SOPs of medium level of complexity.

Reviews new and/or updated batch records.

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 assigned duties.
Actively participates in general site and departmental safety initiatives.
Maintains clean work area; clears 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 cross‑trained in other functions.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

High School diploma or GED required. Basic knowledge and the ability to apply mathematical concepts, spelling, English, and grammar.
Experience:

Level I – Preferred minimum of 3‑12 months’ experience under direct supervision and guidance;
Level II – Preferred minimum 1 year experience;
Level III – Preferred minimum 1 year experience and ability to train…