Blending Operator

The Blending Operator is responsible for the actual blending, roller compaction, and milling-screening of the batch under the direction of the Blending Supervisor.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Check raw materials for pre-weigh to ensure they match the master formula

• Follows Blending Procedure and/or Compacting & Milling Procedure for the issued master formula

• Fills in all product documentation with initials and dates as expected

• Label and weigh all drums for the next stage of production

• Follows all cleaning procedures/protocols to eliminate any chance of cross-contamination

• Follow all GMPs

• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations

• Operates under the supervision of the Blending Supervisor

• Should be able to wear a filtering facepiece (dusk mask, surgical mask, respirator) throughout the day

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Quality training or equivalent continuous improvement experience

• Physical Requirements – ability to bend, twist, reach, climb ladders, lift materials up to 50 lbs., and move drums up to 500 lbs. using a pallet jack

• Must have good vision, aided by glasses if necessary

• Experience in a pharmaceutical environment preferred

• Assist with IQ/PQ efforts

• Qualified to wear a respirator

• Prior compounding and/or pre-weigh (material handler) experience is recommended

• Bilingual is a plus