Operator I

Operator I

Location: Davie, FL - Looking for local candidates only Shift Schedule: Monday Friday 2:00PM to 10:30PM (Two 30-minute lunch breaks each). Type: Contract Duration: 6 Months

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Operate pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment used in tablet production.
• Assemble and disassemble manufacturing equipment.
• Perform equipment cleaning and changeovers between product batches.
• Prepare solutions and support manufacturing processes.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and GMP requirements.
• Responsibilities vary depending on the production stage (operation, cleaning, setup, etc.).

Training

• Approximately 3 months of structured training/shadowing (up to 6 months depending on experience).
• Employees work alongside qualified operators until certified.
• Operators work independently only after completing required qualifications/certifications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

This role will require workers to climb ladders using a lift or a ladder up to 15 ft for cleaning and some setup procedures. This would occur 2-3 times per week.

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and state, federal and local laws.
• Reports process or equipment problems to supervisor; performs minor or basic troubleshooting.
• Ensures batch records, equipment log books, and other relevant records are current; performs batch record reconciliation.
• Maintains records of manufacturing process by recording data on batch record.
• Sets-up and operates equipment for processing operations.
• Communicates effectively with previous and incoming shift operator and related personnel.
• Cleans and maintains processing rooms and equipment.
• Monitors process and equipment and makes necessary adjustments to maintain batch record specifications.
• Monitors product quality.
• Performs reconciliations.
• Conducts in-process testing.
• Checks and adjusts calculations.
• Checks/reviews labels and batch records for accuracy.
• Suggests improvements in methodology or process.
• Understands concept of delivery/on-time production.
• Follows established department SOP's and batch record instructions.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education Required/Preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience Required

• Prefer 0-1 year of work experience in a Manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

Incumbents in this class are subject to regular and/or routine periods of sitting, standing, walking, stooping, reaching, and climbing, visual acuity to monitor and/or read, communicating orally with Company management, peers and co-workers, and occasional periods of moving and lifting a minimum of 35 pounds. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with noise levels varying from moderate to loud depending upon machinery usage. Work performed may require the use of a respirator and incumbents may be subject to a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) to determine eligibility for fit-testing.

Job-specific Competencies

• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory requirements.
• Proper English grammar and punctuation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Complying with all Company safety rules and regulations