Position : Bulking/Formulation Operator
Location : Hunt Valley MD
Duration : 12 Months
Total Hours/week : 40.00
3rd Shift
Client: Medical Device Company
Job Category: Industrial
Level of Experience: Entry Level
Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only)
Workdays/hours: 3rd shift 8pm 4:30am
Job Description:
Job Overview:
- Responsible for preparation of materials to support downstream manufacturing operations.
- May operate specialty preparation equipment.
- Weighs measures and checks raw materials to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and accurate proportions following approved procedure.
- Assists with in process testing to ensure batches meet specifications.
- Responsible for validating processes and equipment directly related to filtration cleaning and sterilization.
- Responsible for the removal and disposal of waste chemicals solvents and acids.
- Identifies troubleshoots and resolves complex issues associated with bulking/formulation operations
Responsibilities and Duties:
- 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 equipments
- Handles hazardous waste as appropriate Assists with inventory counting activities as required Inspects inprocess 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 Monitors meters gauges temperatures pressures and related controls Plans and controls timing of operations
- Generates reports graphs and other data
- 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 onboarding 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 client housekeeping policies and procedures
- Must follow all client safety policies and procedures
- Must be able to work overtime as required to meet client business requirements
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications Minimum Education/Experience:
- High School degree required with 2 years manufacturing experience required.
- Experience in a regulated environment required.
Basic Skills:
- Exhibit the ability to use independent judgment and demonstrated leadership
- Possess the ability to communicate (oral/written) technical and nontechnical information across the group and organization
- Possess strong time management skills to complete assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner
- Strong attention to detail o Possess the ability to operate independently on semiroutine and routine activities
Proficient/Working Skills:
- 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
- Must be able to use advanced math skills to produce accurate formulas
- Possess the able to read write comprehend and interpret complex charts drawings diagrams graphs and other data
- May require forklift certification