Blending Operator

Job Description

Job Description

The Blending Operator is responsible for the actual blending, roller compaction, and milling-screening of the batch under the direction of the Blending Supervisor.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

•    Check raw materials for pre-weigh to ensure they match the master formula

•    Follows Blending Procedure and/or Compacting & Milling Procedure for the issued master formula

•    Fills in all product documentation with initials and dates as expected

•    Label and weigh all drums for the next stage of production

•    Follows all cleaning procedures/protocols to eliminate any chance of cross-contamination

•    Follow all GMPs

•    Adhere to all safety rules and regulations

•    Operates under the supervision of the Blending Supervisor

•    Should be able to wear a filtering facepiece (dusk mask, surgical mask, respirator) throughout the day

Required Skills and Experience

•    Strong verbal and written communication skills

•    Quality training or equivalent continuous improvement experience

•    Physical Requirements – ability to bend, twist, reach, climb ladders, lift materials up to 50 lbs., and move drums up to 500 lbs. using a pallet jack

•    Must have good vision, aided by glasses if necessary

•    Experience in a pharmaceutical environment preferred

•    Assist with IQ/PQ efforts

•    Qualified to wear a respirator

•    Prior compounding and/or pre-weigh (material handler) experience is recommended

•    Bilingual is a plus