Production Operator II
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Job Location:
Chantilly, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title : Production Operator II / III Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Location: Chantilly VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $76000/yr plus $3000 joining bonus
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Health Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) & Company Benefits
- Training & Career Growth Opportunities
- Stable pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Position Overview:
We are seeking experienced Production Operators II & III with strong OSD (Oral Solid Dosage) manufacturing experience to support pharmaceutical production operations in a cGMP-regulated environment. This role is responsible for operating manufacturing equipment executing batch processes maintaining compliance with SOPs and FDA regulations and ensuring safe efficient and high-quality production.
Candidates should have hands-on experience in one or more areas including Compression Encapsulation Coating Granulation Blending or Wurster Coating.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment for weighing blending granulation compression encapsulation coating drying milling and dispensing
- Perform equipment setup cleaning batch changeovers and line clearance activities per SOPs
- Execute batch production processes and complete Batch Production Records (BPRs) accurately
- Conduct in-process quality checks sampling and documentation in compliance with cGMP and FDA standards
- Troubleshoot production and equipment issues to minimize downtime
- Maintain cleanroom safety and PPE compliance standards
- Support continuous improvement Lean Manufacturing and process optimization initiatives
- Collaborate with production quality and maintenance teams to meet production schedules and quality goals
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 2 5 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience in OSD production
- Strong knowledge of cGMP FDA regulations and SOP compliance
- Experience with Compression Encapsulation Coating Granulation or Blending operations
- Hands-on experience with pharmaceutical equipment such as Fette tablet presses MG2 encapsulation machines Korsch XM 12 or similar
- Experience with Glatt Pan Coating or Wurster Coating preferred
- Ability to perform equipment cleaning setup and troubleshooting
- Strong documentation communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts lift up to 50 lbs and wear required PPE
Preferred Skills:
- Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma knowledge
- Batch record documentation and QA/QC procedures
- Forklift certification (preferred)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
