Production Operator II - Soft Gel Encapsulation - 1st shift

Production Operator II - Soft Gel Encapsulation - 1st Shift

Job Summary: The role of Production Operator II is a mid-level position within the manufacturing department, tasked with proficiently carrying out manufacturing procedures and operating diverse manufacturing equipment. This position requires strict adherence to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), compliance with cGMP guidelines, and a commitment to upholding environmental, health, and safety standards. The Production Operator II ensures that operations meet high compliance and quality standards.

Reporting

Relationships

• This position works under moderate supervision.

Essential Functions and Detailed Duties

• Must fully perform all Production Operator I tasks, including operating manufacturing equipment independently, such as setup, cleanup, sanitization, material movement, and safe operation of equipment in two processes/machines (coating, compression, encapsulation, granulation/blending, soft gel function) per Manufacturing batch record.
• Perform intermediate mechanical functions, including troubleshooting, correcting machine malfunctions, and identifying bottlenecks.
• Clearly document activities in batch records, forms, and other GMP documents.
• Offer suggestions to superiors and follow up on process improvements related to safety, compliance, cost, and productivity.
• Identify and report both machine or manual deviations to supervisor or designee.
• Operator will have intermediate knowledge of multiple manufacturing machines.
• After 1 year of experience and consistently satisfactory performance, able to train Level I Operators and help guide new Level II Operators.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and guidelines.
• Adhere to cGMP and Standard Operating Procedures as required. Must report unsafe conditions, near misses, and/or injuries in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workplace.
• Follow applicable safety guidelines while operating production equipment.
• Be able to perform other duties as assigned.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge

• Basic mathematical skills.
• Good mechanical abilities.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Must complete departmental SOP, GMP, and any required qualifications.
• Ability to work in a team.

Experience and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of previous manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical industry with soft gel encapsulation experience preferred.

Physical Demands / Factors

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; talk; and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level.

Employment type:

Full-time. Job function:
Management and Manufacturing. Industries:
Non-profit Organizations, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices. Compensation and Benefits

Non-exempt position with a starting pay of $28.42 per hour. Eligible for an annual bonus aligned to individual and company performance. Benefits include:

• 401(k) matching – vested immediately.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount through Life Mart.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. We are unable to sponsor any applicants for a work visa or take over sponsorship of a work visa for any applicants, at this time.

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