Process Operator Phoenixville, PA

Process Operator job at Planet Group. Phoenixville, PA.

Pay range: $24-25/hr (depending on experience).

The Process Operator will micronize and mill client-provided material, including active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients, according to Malvern procedures, client instructions, and cGMP guidelines. Consistently models values and leadership behaviors in all interactions.

• Perform entry-level micronization and milling of both hazardous and non-hazardous pharmaceutical actives and excipients.
• Set up, operate equipment, and monitor production processes.
• Report production on batch records following good documentation procedures (GDPs).
• Work in a regulated environment with adherence to standard operating procedures and policies.
• Adhere to cGMP standards.
• Identify and communicate non-routine events, deviations, and GMP deficiencies to supervisor promptly.
• Clean the entire processing area and processing equipment.
• Produce thorough, clear, and consistent documentation in compliance with Quality Standards (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, and Accurate).
• Demonstrate willingness to accept change, learn, and work with new processes.
• Stop and ask questions or suggest improvements when something is unclear.
• Participate in shift change meetings, site/team meetings, sending/receiving emails, offering suggestions for improvements, and participating in projects.
• This is a site-based position.
• Strive to achieve First Time Right (FTR) as a key performance indicator (KPI) in order to meet yearly targets.

• Adherence to safety and quality procedures
• Product quality, throughput and final yields
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability
• Operator’s work ethic and general attitude as it pertains to the daily operations of the facility

High School Diploma or GED.

• Must be dependable, ready/eager to learn and able to meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Prior manufacturing experience and work in a regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to work weekday and weekend overtime is a plus.

• Communication Skills oral and written
• Basic Math Skills interpretation
• Potential limited exposure to health & physically hazardous chemicals.
• Personal protective equipment, including gloves, a respirator hood, safety glasses, safety shoes, and other PPE is provided and required to be worn in designated areas.
• Prior Production Experience preferred

• Physical strength, stamina and dexterity while wearing fully enclosed air suite.
• Employees be able to lift or move items up to 44 lbs. (20kg) individually, or with a two-person lift between 45 lbs and 76 lbs. (35kg). 77 lbs and over with a lift assistance device.
• Ability to work safely with high potency active pharmaceutical ingredients (HPAPI) as well as novel compounds of unknown potency and toxicity.
• Ability to perform moderate physical labor including:
• Lifting, climbing, bending
• Crouching, reaching and twisting
• Ability to stand or walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to climb steps/ladders and occasionally work from elevated platforms.
• Ability to wear a respirator hood and pass the required respiratory medical exam.
• Ability to work in loud environments and wear various types of hearing protection.
• Ability to work with chemicals, health/physical hazardous material safely and in compliance with the site safety program.