Production Operator- SD Compression

## Overview **Position Overview** Under the direction of supervision (i.e. supervisor and/or team leader), the production operator is responsible for changeovers, operating, packing, loading, and preparing assigned equipment and machinery for use to meet production schedules. Shift lengths may vary from 8 to 12 hours depending on the assigned area. **Pay:** $17.00/hr + $0.90 Shift Differential **Shift:** Monday – Thursday | 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM ## Responsibilities **Specific Responsibilities** - Properly changeover, disassemble, clean, reassemble and operate all production related equipment in the assigned department in a safe and efficient manner - Operation of necessary machinery related to the job classification including documentation of the processing steps in the batch record and/or other necessary paperwork (i.e. initial setup, raw material usage, quality/weight checks and finished product quantity) - Setup, operating, adjusting programmable logic control (PLC) equipment for each batch formulation (minimum 10 or more daily) - Responsible for breaking-down, cleaning, tooling, setting up and preparing solution for (if required) equipment - Pull, deliver and stage all materials needed; Complete stock and raw/in-process/finished material transfers - Troubleshooting and monitoring equipment: hand tools, viscosity meters, pneumatic equipment, pressers, melters, coaters, blenders, technophars, turret lifts, dust removers, part washers, hoppers, mills and solution tanks - Utilize Mettler moisture analyzers to perform moisture checks on core products - Must adhere to work instructions to ensure a consistent material is generated per customer specifications are achieved in an safe, effective and efficient manner - Utilize company ERP system for inventory transactions, scanning, label creation, verifying additions to batch records and data entry - Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) to log production outputs, create product start-up documents to record relative standard deviations (RSDs), friability, disintegration, reliability/quality testing) - May use (but not limited to) power equipment such as a forklift, hand tools, and other devices operated in a warehouse environment (i.e. electric jacks, sit down, stand ups, and cherry picker forklifts for applicable area(s)) - Monitor and adjust machine parameters in specification to maintain finish product quality and ensure proper machine operation - Ensure that codes/lots and finished products are not mixed - Removal and reconciliation of excess and unused materials - Perform calibrations as necessary to keep all parameters in specification - Perform routine preventative maintenance: Routine clean-up during operation, quick clean between lots, and full clean when required - Run machine at 80% of target rate on a consistent basis and run 95% or better quality performance - Other duties as assigned, overtime as required **General Responsibilities** - Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation. - Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work. - Performs such individual assignments as management may direct. - Other duties as assigned. ## Qualifications The Candidate **Education, Experience, and Licenses** - High School diploma or equivalent - 3 to 6 months of machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** - Adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) in effect, assuring the quality and quantity of product produced as required. - Maintain clean work environment at all times, including and not limited to hygiene practices. - Ensure proper labeling of finished product while completing all necessary paperwork…