Formulation Technician - Material Handling - Belcamp, MD (51708)

Formulation Technician - Material Handling - Belcamp, MD

The Formulation Technician role is responsible for accurately weighing, staging, and preparing raw materials in accordance with batch cards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while ensuring compliance with GMP and safety standards. This position progresses from learning and executing basic formulation tasks to independently completing batch formulations with efficiency, accuracy, and minimal deviations. A successful technician demonstrates strong technical competence, maintains high documentation accuracy, supports team productivity, and contributes to continuous improvement in batch quality and cycle times.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately weigh, measure, and stage raw materials with minimal errors
• Follow all SOPs, GMP guidelines, and safety protocols (PPE, chemical handling, documentation)
• Complete batch documentation in real time with high accuracy
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready workstation
• Safely operate forklifts and other equipment to move materials
• Identify and report discrepancies, deviations, or safety concerns immediately
• Demonstrate continuous improvement by reducing errors over time
• Complete required training on time
• Other duties as assigned

90-Day Expectations:

• Independently complete batch cards accurately and on schedule with minimal errors
• Formulate multiple batches while maintaining quality and efficiency standards
• Troubleshoot common process and material flow issues
• Identify and report deviations early to prevent rework
• Improve batch cycle times without sacrificing safety or quality
• Maintain and encourage others to maintain a clean, audit-ready documentation and workstation consistently
• Train and assist new team members as needed
• Serve as a reliable resource for timely batch completion

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

13 years of formulation or manufacturing experience preferred

Previous material handling experience required

Forklift certification (Sit-Down, Stand-Up, or Cherry Picker)

Basic math skills (weights, measurements, unit conversions)

Ability to read and follow batch cards and SOPs precisely

Understanding of basic equipment operation (mixers, mills, scales)

Strong understanding of GMP standards and ability to work in regulated environments

Proven ability (or ability to develop) to complete batch cards independently with minimal supervision

Demonstrated history (or potential) of low deviation and documentation error rates

Ability to maintain consistent attendance and reliability

Demonstrated ability to follow instructions without repeated rework

Push, pull, lift, & carry heavy products or equipment weighing up to 100 lbs., lift up to 50 lbs. regularly

Able to extend arms with hands over the head or at shoulder height

Hold, grasp or turn with the use of hands

Ascend or descend ladders and platforms, walk at heights at least six feet or higher

Stand for extended periods, frequent bending, stooping, reaching

Work in an environment that is noisy, dusty and may contain spices with high heat intensity

Must be able to read and write English

Wear PPE as required