Blending Technician I 3rd Shift Mon - Thurs 8:00pm - 6:15am

Endo; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Par Health in Hobart, NY is seeking a Blending Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will blend designated raw materials into final dosage blends, operate blending equipment, and ensure strict compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and safety guidelines.

You will support QA initiatives, participate in line changeovers, maintain accurate records, prepare samples for QC, and help drive process improvements while upholding environmental health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical blending operations adhering to cGMP and SOPs.
• Ability to maintain compliant documentation and batch records.
• Familiarity with quality control practices and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate blending equipment as required.
• Make minor adjustments to equipment and verify scales.
• Inspect production areas for safety and cleanliness and stage materials for batches.
• Blend ingredients according to SOPs and packaging instructions.
• Label materials and record weights and process data accurately.
• Submit samples to Quality Control Laboratory and manage DEA material controls.
• Assist in training and running validation batches and process improvements.

Skills

Batching

Equipment operation

Documentation

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Job description

Why Us?

At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With a global workforce, we lead with pride and purpose—prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn’t just our tagline, it’s the higher standard we live by every day.

Job Description Summary

Blend defined quantities of designated raw materials (per specific manufacturing instructions) into final dosage blend stage. Executes all Production processes while strictly adhering to cGMP, Standard Operating Procedures, documentation protocols, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations that could apply. The Blending Technician is expected to fully participate in both departmental projects and any quality working teams that may be applicable. Supports the leader and subject matter (SME) expert in their area(s) of responsibility. Supports production, operations projects and process improvements. Maintains accurate and compliant documentation on all activities.

Job Description

Essential Functions
Batch Record Executed
A. Sets up and operates equipment in blending operations.
B. Makes minor adjustments to equipment as required.
C. Verifies scales.
D. Inspects production room(s) and equipment for required state of safety and cleanliness.
E. Stages materials needed to produce the batch.
F. Blends ingredients using appropriate process, time intervals and equipment.
G. Places blended materials in containers that have been prepared according to instructions and SOP.
H. Prepares and affixes labels at various stages of the blend.
I. Weighs materials at various stages of the blending process to ensure accuracy of the blend.
J. Records weights, processes, sample data, equipment and other information required on appropriate paperwork (batch folders, equipment records, etc.) to insure documentation prescribed by SOPs and government regulations.
K. Prepares and submits samples to Quality Control Laboratory.
L. Maintains control of DEA scheduled material in accordance with accepted policy, practice and procedure.
Level II and III only

1. Assists in running validation and PPT batches.
2. Assists in the training of individuals on equipment and processes.
   Level III only
3. Runs Validation and PPT batches.
4. Writes and update SOP’s of medium level of complexity.
5. Reviews new and/or updated batch records.
   Line Schedule Adhered to
   A. Is at his/her position on the line ready to start production as required.
   B. Monitors the production process, makes periodic checks and adjusts equipment or work practices to maximize production efficiency, yields, quality and safety. Accurately reports production and ensures reports are completed as required.
   C. Assists maintenance personnel in set‑up, adjustments and equipment repairs as trained and instructed.
   D. Ensures that line conditions are acceptable to change from one product to another by ensuring that materials, paperwork, and equipment have been staged for changeover.
   Downtime Avoided
   A. Will immediately stop line and notify Line Leader of any safety or quality concerns.
   B. Documents inspections performed and keeps accurate equipment records, clean-up sheets and other required paperwork.
   C. Disassembles, cleans and reassembles basic line equipment according to SOPs. Insures proper inspections are conducted prior to reassembly.
   D. Cleans and assembles dust collector.
   Compliance Standards Met
   A. Follows all HSSE rules and regulations. Accepts accountability for own personal safety and identifies potential unsafe conditions to help prevent self and co‑workers from being injured.
   B. Complies with all site security requirements.
   C. Performs lock-out/tag-out procedures according to SOPs.
   D. Follows safe working practices in the execution of their assigned duties.
   E. Actively participates in general site and departmental Safety initiatives.
   F. Maintains clean work area; clear away debris, damaged or defective product, cartons, labels and packaging supplies.
   Escalation Process Adhered to
   A. Makes initial attempts to identify root cause within scope of decision‑making authority while simultaneously notifying next level of leadership.
   B. If attempts at the next level do not resolve the problem and the Associate believes that a higher level needs to be involved, the problem is escalated to the highest level.
   Marginal Functions
   A. Assists technicians at other stations within the department as needed.
   B. Works on any blending stations on which you are trained
   C. May be crossed‑trained in other functions
6. Heavy physical demand requires frequent moving, pushing, pulling, rolling and dumping of up to 100 kg and manual lifting of up to 25 kg. Physical demand also involves walking and standing (70%), balancing, bending, kneeling and reaching (15%), grasping and feeling (5%) and communicating (10%).
7. Mental demand is frequent requiring attention to details of specific manufacturing instructions and recording of information on paperwork.
8. Visual demand is continuous and requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more with peripheral vision and the ability to bring objects into sharp focus, to judge distance and space relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
   Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions: Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
9. Exposure to pure raw materials requires incumbent to wear a respirator on a regular basis.
10. Protective clothing and equipment including uniform shirt and slacks, jacket, safety glasses, booties, hairnet, gloves, disposable respirator, hearing protection, PAPR, and tyvek suit are worn continuously in the performance of the job functions.
11. Exposure to noise requires incumbent to wear hearing protection on regular basis.
12. Work hazards include proximity to moving mechanical parts, exposure to dust, odors, cleaning agents, noise, and vibration.

Working Conditions

Location: Hobart, NY Facility

Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00pm to 6:15am

Must have the ability to work overtime when needed.

Pay Transparency

The expected base pay for this position is $24.03 per hour plus a shift differential This position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable program. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship needs.

EEO Statement

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.