Operator, Beads

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Full Time North Brunswick, NJ, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $27.00 Hourly

11/2020

1300 Airport Road, North Brunswick NJ

Production Operator

Standard Manufacturing - Beads

Non-Exempt

The Beads Operator is responsible for the operation and set up of mills, granulators, drying oven, blenders, screening equipment, fluid bed dryers, feeders, etc. in accordance with company standard operating procedures. The position includes set up, operation, cleaning, and preventative maintenance of all related equipment. The Operator is accountable for overall performance including safety, quality, shrink, attainment, and production efficiency. Operators must be capable of operating multiple like machines at one time and learning to operate a variety of equipment within the manufacturing area.

• Follows batch records, SOP’s, and cGMP's guidelines to ensure product specifications and tolerances are met.
• Ensures full compliance with Company policies, procedures, GMP’s, Ethical Business Practice, and SOP’s at all times. Ensures documentation such as operation logs, batch records, etc. are fully completed, signed and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures that product meets applicable quality standards. This includes inspection for quality during operation and performing all required sampling and testing.
• Completes all labeling and inventory movements to ensure accurate inventory control.
• Dismantles and cleans any accessories and equipment while also maintaining a clean work area.
• Trains in the operation, cleaning and set-up of the following pieces of equipment as well as new equipment:
• Vector Fluid Bed Dryer, inserts, and ancillary equipment
• K-Tron powder feeder
• Air Classifying Mill
• Double cone/V- blenders: 6cu. ft. to 150 cu. ft.
• Fills in appropriate logbooks for equipment and rooms.
• Performs all material handling of products and components.
• Correctly document all steps on batch record.
• Participates in any investigation for a deviation involving a batch record.
• Maintains proper gowning and hygiene to ensure integrity of the product as per company policies.
• Works extended hours and occasional weekend overtime.
• Other duties as assigned

• Works in a safe and responsible manner to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
• Complies with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience in nutritionals, supplements, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.

• N/A

• Demonstrates ability to work in a team and assist others.
• Able to follow written instructions precisely and perform basic math calculations as required.
• Understands and is knowledgeable of cGMP, OSHA standards, etc.
• Mechanically inclined to understand the inner workings of the equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and write basic English to be able to understand the industry-regulated instruction sheets.

Pay Rate: $19.00 - $23.00

• 1-2 years experience
• Must be proficient in proper setup and operation of equipment in work area

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $24.00

• 2-4 years’ experience plus responsibilities above
• Operates, cleans, sets all machines in work area.
• A clear understanding of the principal functions of the bead department.
• Completes batch card independently, follow SOP’s and GMP’s strictly
• Certified forklift operator.

Pay Rate: $24.00 - $27.00

• Operates, cleans, sets all machines in work area.
• Must be highly skilled in the proper set up an operation of blenders and granulators.
• Applies cGMP’s & completes batch card instructions accurately - able to train all activities in bead manufacturing…