POSITION SUMMARY

The liquid compounding operator is responsible for making good batches of fill material. The following written procedures in the form of batch records. Responsible for the safe operation of all compounding equipment and work areas. Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, safety rules and current good manufacturing practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Essential Function Statement(s)

• Required to competently operate liquid compounding equipment indecently, 
• Assure applicable SOPs are followed and production is performed in accordance with cGMPs
• Provide “hands on” training to new compounding employee(s)
• Disassemble and clean compounding machines and equipment
• Assemble and set up compounding machines and equipment
• Clean working area and raw material tanks
• Adhere to batch record specifications and keep the compounding process in control
• Perform compounding Start Up Activities and fill material mixing
• Document in process checks in the Production Batch Record following GOOD Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Check machines and equipment for proper tag status (ex To Be Cleaned, Operating tag, Ready To Use)
• Control loss and waste materials
• Ensure transfer bottles or spray bottles are properly labeled
• Wear the required personal protective equipment
• Adhere to gowning procedures
• Operate equipment in a safe manner
• Notify management of abnormal activates
• Assure MFG, equipment is in proper working order and initiate maintenance work orders, when necessary, with Lead, Shift Supervisor
• Able to work on elevated height 
• Responsible for collecting available batch orders with doc control once a week. 
• Responsible for ordering the necessary materials from the warehouse clerk for the following week
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

Competency Statement(s) 

• Positive – Ability to view all situations with a positive attitude. 
• Innovative – Ability to look beyond the standard solutions and “think outside the box”.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

SKILLS & ABILITIES 

Education: 

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience : 

• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience working with soft gel encapsulation equipment preferred
• Must be mechanically inclined

Computer Skills: 

• Basic computer related skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Other Physical Requirements 

• Vision (Near, Distance)