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Formulation Tech II, Machine Operator

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Location/Division Specific Information: Within the Pharma Services Group (PSG), the High Point, NC location specializes in gelatin-based drug delivery dosage forms (softgels). Our expertise lies in the development and production of various softgel technologies.

Hours:

Days: 7am-7pm - rotating 2-2-3 schedule

Nights: 7pm-7am - rotating 2-2-3 schedule; w/ 10% added night shift differential

How Will You Make an Impact: Formulation Tech II, Machine Operator: Responsible for operating an encapsulating machine to produce products from pre-mixed ingredients, ensuring accurate temperatures, machine settings, equipment set-ups, in-process measurements, and quality product.

• Manufacture simple, bulk products
• Observe machine operation, adjust as needed, take samples of product, and perform in-process testing
• Assist Set-Up person to set up machine, empty basket, clean and prepare machine for changeover, and assist with the actual changeover
• Assist with cleanup and other encapsulation duties as needed
• Operate inline printing equipment

Formulation Tech II, Gelatin Associate

Formulation Tech II, Gelatin Associate: Responsible for manufacturing a quality gel material for use in our encapsulation process.

• Read and adhere to workplace procedures such as SOPs, Batch Records, cGMP's, and MSDS memos.
• Weighs raw materials, loads gelatin silos, mix GMRs, Transfer Tio2, and monitor temperatures of GMRs.
• Mix gel for use on production line.
• Train in AGMS (Automated Gelatin Manufacturing System).
• Performs all cleaning duties in area.

Formulation Tech II, Post Production Associate

Formulation Tech II, Post Production Associate: Responsible for inspecting product, cleaning trays/deeps and operation the tray inspection machine to ensure quality of product.

• Inspect capsules on inspection trays, removes defects such as odd shapes, transfer marks, and leakers.
• Read and adhere to workplace procedures such as SOPs, Batch Records, cGMP's, and MSDS memos.
• Clean used trays/deeps, sweep capsules from floor, removed lodged capsules in equipment.
• Operates deepless rooms with vision system, sample and test product, and operate box maker machine and transfer information to SAP.

Formulation Tech II, Medicina Associate

Formulation Tech II, Medicina Associate: Responsible for manufacturing a quality fill material for use in our encapsulation process.

• Read and adhere to workplace procedures such as SOPs, Batch Records, cGMP's, and MSDS memos.
• Retrieve, weigh, identify, mix, and store raw materials.
• Cleans equipment and performs all other cleaning duties in area.
• Manufactures Neat fills/blends and complex batches.
• Produces quality fill material including simple potent compounds for use in our encapsulation department utilizing multiple types of equipment and processes.
• May operate forklift.

A Day in the Life:

• Manufacture simple, bulk products
• Observe machine operation, adjust as needed, take samples of product, and perform in-process testing
• Assist Set-Up person to set up machine, empty basket, clean and prepare machine for changeover, and assist with the actual changeover
• Assist with cleanup and other encapsulation duties as needed
• Operate inline printing equipment

Qualifications:

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check to include drug screening.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
• Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment
• Preferred: SAP experience (for Gelatin Associate)
• Preferred: Pallet Jack & forklift experience (for Gelatin and Medicine Associates)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to interpret data, perform basic calculations, and troubleshoot
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift in a 24-hour, 7 day per week operation
• Meet DEA security clearance requirements if requested
• Must have the flexibility to work overtime as needed

Physical Requirements / Work Environment (may include, but not limited to):

• Must have the ability to regularly lift, push, pull, or transport items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Adherence to all GMP Safety Standards
• Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc. allowed
• Loud noises (equipment/machinery)
• Some degree of PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)
• Standing for full shift
• Working at heights
• Repetitive motions over a prolonged period including overhead lifting and reaching
• Close and color vision is required (not needed for Machine Operator)

What We Offer:

Compensation:

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
• Additional shift differential for night shift position
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits:

• Review our company's Total Rewards
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities