Production Operator- SD Compression

Overview

Position Overview

Under the direction of supervision (i.e.supervisor and/or team leader), the production operator is responsible for changeovers, operating, packing, loading, and preparing assigned equipment and machinery for us to meet production schedules. Shift lengths may vary from 8 to 12 hours depending on the assigned area.

Specific Responsibilities

• Properly changeover, disassemble, clean, reassemble and operate all production related equipment in the assigned department in a safe and efficient manner

• Operation of necessary machinery related to the job classification including documentation of the processing steps in the batch record and/or other necessary paperwork (i.e. initial setup, raw material usage, quality/weight checks and finished product quantity)

• Setup, operating, adjusting programmable logic control (PLC) equipment for each batch formulation (minimum 10 or more daily)

• Responsible for breaking-down, cleaning, tooling, setting up and preparing solution for (if required) equipment

• Pull, deliver and stage all materials needed;
  Complete stock and raw/in-process/finished material transfers

• Troubleshooting and monitoring equipment: hand tools, viscosity meters, pneumatic equipment, pressers, melters, coaters, blenders, technophars, turret lifts, dust removers, part washers, hoppers, mills and solution tanks

• Utilize Mettler moisture analyzers to perform moisture checks on core products

• Must adhere to work instructions to ensure a consistent material is generated per customer specifications are achieved in a safe, effective and efficient manner

• Utilize company ERP system for inventory transactions, scanning, label creation, verifying additions to batch records and data entry

• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) to log production outputs, create product start-up documents to record relative standard deviations (RSDs), friability, disintegration, reliability/quality testing)

• May use (but not limited to) power equipment such as a forklift, hand tools, and other devices operated in a warehouse environment (i.e. electric jacks, sit down, stand ups, and cherry picker forklifts for applicable area(s))

• Monitor and adjust machine parameters in specification to maintain finish product quality and ensure proper machine operation

• Ensure that codes/lots and finished products are not mixed

• Removal and reconciliation of excess and unused materials

• Perform calibrations as necessary to keep all parameters in specification

• Perform routine preventative maintenance:
  Routine clean-up during operation, quick clean between lots, and full clean when required

• Run machine at 80% of target rate on a consistent basis and run 95% or better quality performance

• Other duties as assigned, overtime as required

General Responsibilities

• Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.

• Requires regular attendance to perform essential elements contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.

• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Education, Experience, and Licenses

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 3 to 6 months of machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) in effect, assuring the quality and quantity of product produced as required.

• Maintain clean work environment at all times, including and not limited to hygiene practices.

• Ensure proper labeling of finished product while completing all necessary paperwork / documentation as required (i.e. batch records).

• Know and understand the cGMP and other regulatory compliance.

• Ensure job specific safety procedures are established and followed.

• Maintain awareness and enforcement of health and safety practices and activities.

• Be involved in the development, implementation, and updating of health and safety plans and procedures.

• Actively participate in health and safety training programs and demonstrate competency based on training received.

• Capacity to perform basic computer transactions.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Follow company escalation protocols and notify leadership accordingly.

• Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Make safety a priority in daily operations by:

• Actively participating in…