Production Operator – Nights

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain spray drying equipment in pharmaceutical products manufacturing facility
• Understand raw material blending and finished goods packaging functions
• Be familiar with inventory control procedures and production batch records
• Be familiar with manufacturing equipment to assure equipment is in good working order
• Operate the equipment (spray dryer) using the proper cores and orifices and make sure they are cleaned or replaced when necessary
• Check spray patterns and make corrections when necessary
• Record equipment readings and product moisture noting any discrepancies
• Record any problems or peculiarities in the finished product
• Determine special packaging requirements
• Sample finished product and test for proper moisture content, color and consistency
• Make certain the blender always has an adequate amount of product available for drying
• Oversee the cleaning of the equipment and surrounding areas
• Responsible for self-involvement, team involvement and execution of tasks relative to achieving annual departmental goals

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably in the pharmaceutical field)
• Must have high school level reading, math and comprehension skills