Apprentice - Manufacturing

PeopleStrong; Vadodara; On-site; INR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong is seeking a hardworking operator to set up, operate, and monitor core OSD manufacturing equipment in a contained cleanroom environment. You will work with granulators, fluid bed dryers, rotary presses, encapsulators, and coating pans on a daily basis.

The role emphasizes strict cGMP and GDP practices, accurate real-time documentation, and adherence to safety protocols such as LOTO and 5S housekeeping. Training will cover batch changeovers and line clearance procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience following cGMP and GDP practices.
• Ability to perform line clearances and changeovers.
• Experience with cleaning and sanitization per SOPs.
• Commitment to workplace safety and 5S housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor core OSD equipment.
• Assist with line clearance and changeovers between batches.
• Record documentation in BMRs and logs in real-time.
• Conduct in-process quality checks on tablets (weight, hardness, disintegration).
• Clean and sanitize production equipment and cleanrooms per SOPs.
• Adhere to LOTO protocols and wear PPE.
• Maintain an audit-ready work environment.

Skills

cGMP compliance

GDP documentation

5S housekeeping

LOTO safety

Tools

Granulators

Fluid bed dryer

Rotary tablet press

Encapsulator

Coating pan

Job description

Machine Operation: Learn to set up, operate, and monitor core OSD equipment including granulators, fluid bed dryers, rotary tablet presses, encapsulators, and coating pans.

Line Clearance & Changeovers: Assist senior operators in disassembling equipment, changing tooling, and performing line clearance procedures between batch productions.

cGMP Compliance: Strictly follow Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), cleanroom gowning protocols, and workplace safety standards to prevent contamination.

Documentation (GDP): Complete Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR), equipment logbooks, and room logs in real-time according to Good Documentation Practices.

In-Process Quality Checks: Perform regular physical tests on products—such as tablet weight, hardness, friability, thickness, and disintegration—to maintain quality standards.

Equipment Cleaning & Sanitization: Wash, sanitize, and assemble production machinery and cleanrooms using approved cleaning agents and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Safety & Housekeeping: Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, wear required PPE, and maintain a clean, organized, audit-ready work environment (5S).