MFG Blender Operator I
Job Responsibilities
Manufacturing & Compounding Operations
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Perform pharmaceutical blending and compounding activities in accordance with approved batch records and SOPs.
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Manufacture batches containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), potent compounds, adhesives, solvents, and other regulated or hazardous materials.
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Assemble, disassemble, operate, clean, and sanitize blending and compounding equipment, kettles, tanks, mixers, pumps, and associated manufacturing systems.
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Perform raw material dispensing, weighing, staging, and verification activities using calibrated equipment and approved procedures.
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Conduct batch record calculations and verify material quantities, yields, and reconciliation activities.
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Perform in-process checks, sampling, and coat weight verification activities as required.
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Monitor and document operational parameters including temperature, mixing speeds, vacuum, pressure, and processing times.
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Support manufacturing operations within production and other departments as needed.
GMP Documentation & Compliance
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Accurately complete batch records, logbooks, equipment usage records, and all GMP documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
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Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with FDA, DEA, OSHA, cGMP, and company quality requirements.
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Maintain inspection-ready documentation and work areas at all times.
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Follow data integrity principles and ensure accurate, contemporaneous, and complete documentation practices.
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Comply with all company policies, safety procedures, and standard operating procedures while performing job duties.
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Operates in accordance with the company’s Code of Conduct, Business Ethics, and all established regulatory and compliance requirements.
Equipment & Area Maintenance
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Perform cleaning and line clearance activities for manufacturing equipment and production suites.
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Maintain blending rooms, equipment storage areas, and manufacturing spaces in a clean, organized, and compliant condition.
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Identify and report equipment malfunctions, process abnormalities, or safety concerns promptly.
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Support preventive maintenance and calibration activities as required.
Training & Team Support
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Work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Quality, Warehouse, Engineering, and EHS departments to support operational goals.
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Assist in training and supporting Blender Operator I personnel as directed.
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Participate in operational improvement and safety initiatives.
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Operates in accordance with the company’s Code of Conduct, Business Ethics, and all established regulatory and compliance requirements.
Safety & Environmental Compliance
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Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, coveralls, gloves, hearing protection, and eye protection.
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Safely handle potent compounds, solvents, and hazardous materials in accordance with established safety procedures.
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Follow all environmental health and safety procedures, including hazardous waste handling and spill response requirements.
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Participate in safety initiatives, risk assessments, and operational improvement activities.
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Perform all other duties as assigned.