Formulation Operator

Roles & Responsibilities

• Weighs, measures, and checks raw materials to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients.
• Performs simple analytical tests (pH, conductivity, and absorbance).
• Performs routine cleaning of processing equipment.
• Handles hazardous waste as appropriate.
• Assists with inventory counting activities as required.
• Inspects in-process parts to ensure consistent quality and remove defective product, packaging, and component material.
• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate documentation of all manufacturing activities performed.
• Ensures accurate proportions of batches following approved procedure.
• Interprets complex drawings, diagrams, charts, and specifications.
• Performs complex work to close tolerances, high quality, and accuracy.
• Makes effective decisions relative to position requirements.
• Evaluates operating process equipment and implantation to ensure constant compliance with standard manufacturing practices (SMP).
• Uses independent judgment in troubleshooting and problem solving under little/no supervision.
• May develop weekly production plans coordinating resources (raw materials) and communicating relative priority to downstream parties.
• Provides support to lead and/or supervisor when necessary.
• May provide training support for on-boarding and/or new procedures.
• May provide support on special projects.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Must follow all BD housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Must follow all BD safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet BD business requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Experience Required

• 2 years manufacturing experience required. 
• Experience in a regulated environment required.

Skills & Certifications

• Exhibit the ability to use independent judgment and demonstrated leadership.
• Possess the ability to communicate (oral/written) technical and non-technical information across the group and organization.
• Strong attention to detail
• Possess the ability to operate independently on semi-routine and routine activities.
• Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic.
• Demonstrate the ability to use personal computers.
• Proficiency in MS Excel is required.
• Possess the ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret complex charts, drawings, diagrams, graphs, and other data.
• Must be able to climb steps.

Eligibilities & qualifications

• High School degree required.
• Must be able to use advanced math skills to produce accurate formulas.
• Possess strong time management skills to complete assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
• Plans and controls timing of operations.
• Generates reports, graphs, and other data.
• Monitors meters, gauges, temperatures, pressures, and related controls.