Warehouse Operator/Forklift Operator / Manufacturing Operator

Job Title: Bulking/Formulation Operator III

Location: 39 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD, USA, 21152

Duration: 12 Months

Description:

· Work days/hours: 5am - 3:30pm Monday thru Thursday.

· Overtime required on Fri and Sat as needed.

Job Description Summary:

· 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 equipment

· Handles hazardous waste as appropriate

· Assists with inventory counting activities as required

· Inspects in-process 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 on-boarding 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 BD housekeeping policies and procedures

· Must follow all BD safety policies and procedures

· Must be able to work overtime as required to meet BD 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 non-technical 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

· Possess the ability to operate independently on semi-routine 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

· Must be able to climb steps.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road