Production - Granulation - Jr. Operator

USV Private Limited; Daman; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong in India seeks a Production OSD: Granulation - Junior Operator to support setup, loading, and operation of granulation equipment (RMG, FBD, Co-Mills) under supervision. You will monitor process parameters, assist in drying, milling, blending, and ensure logbook entries and housekeeping comply with cGMP and ALCOA+ standards.

The role emphasizes PPE compliance, changeover readiness, and collaboration with senior operators to meet quality and productivity targets in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of granulation processes and associated equipment.
• Ability to follow batch manufacturing records (BMR) and SOPs.
• Good documentation practice and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior operators in setting up granulation machinery (RMG, FBD, Co-Mills).
• Load APIs and excipients, prepare binder solutions per BMR.
• Monitor inlet/outlet temps and drying times during granulation.
• Support drying, milling, blending, lubrication, and bagging activities.
• Maintain 5S and housekeeping with strict PPE compliance.
• Record parameters and equipment status in logbooks per ALCOA+.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling and transfer of granules.

Skills

Granulation

RMG operation

FBD operation

Logbook entries

ALCOA+

Job description

Production OSD: Granulation - Junior Operator

Equipment Setup & Operation: Assist senior operators in setting up, assembling, and operating core granulation machinery, including Rapid Mixer Granulators (RMG), Fluid Bed Dryers (FBD), and Co-Mills.

Material Loading & Binder Preparation: Help load raw material APIs and excipients into processing vessels and assist in preparing binder solutions following exact BMR instructions.

Drying & Milling Support: Monitor wet/dry granulation parameters (inlet/outlet temperatures, drying times) and operate sizing mills to achieve the required granule mesh size.

Dry Blending & Lubrication: Load sized granules and lubricants into blenders (Octagonal, V-Blender, Bin Blender) and assist in running uniform lubrication cycles.

Line Clearance & Area Cleaning: Perform equipment washing, drying, and room cleaning (Type A/B) during product changeovers to prevent cross-contamination.

In-Process Testing Assistance: Help perform basic in-process checks on granules, such as Moisture Content / Loss on Drying (LOD) and bulk density tests under supervision.

Logbook Entries: Record real-time operating parameters, room conditions, and equipment status updates in equipment logbooks adhering to ALCOA+ principles.

Granule Storage & Staging: Transfer, label, and stage intermediate granule containers (IPC bins) into designated holding areas safely.

Housekeeping & 5S: Maintain clean, safe, and organized processing bays in compliance with plant 5S and cGMP standards.

Safety & PPE Compliance: Strictly follow factory EHS guidelines, wear mandatory personal protective equipment (dust masks, safety goggles, gloves), and maintain cleanroom discipline.