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

Paladin Labs Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Par Health is seeking a Blending Technician to blend raw materials and run production lines in a cGMP environment. You will follow SOPs, maintain accurate documentation, and support quality and safety programs. Strong attention to detail and adherence to procedures are essential for success.

Role includes equipment setup, minor adjustments, weighing, labeling, and collaboration with QA and maintenance teams. Evening/night shifts may be required at the Hobart, NY facility.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Level I: 3–12 months under supervision to gain skills; Level II/III: 1 year each.
• Certification in pallet jack and end stacker operation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate blending equipment.
• Make minor equipment adjustments for production.
• Verify scales and inspect production areas for safety and cleanliness.
• Stage materials and blend ingredients per SOPs.
• Record weights and process data on paperwork per SOPs.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Education

High School diploma or GED

Pallet jacks and end stackers certification

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

• 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

• 1. Runs Validation and PPT batches.
• 2. Writes and update SOP’s of medium level of complexity.
• 3. 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School diploma or GED required. Basic knowledge and the ability to apply mathematical concepts, spelling, English, and grammar.

Experience: Level I: Preferred minimum of three to twelve months’ experience under direct supervision and guidance in order to gain sufficient skill to perform the requirements of the position; Level II: Preferred minimum 1 year experience, demonstrated ability to perform all functions of the role; Level III: Preferred minimum 1 year experience, demonstrated ability to perform all functions of the role, demonstrated ability to train others to perform all functions of the role.

License(s)/Certification(s) Required: Certification in operation motorized pallet jacks and end stackers.

Organizational Relationship/Scope

Problem Solving: Rigorously and systematically connects information, processes and events by organizing divergent information and searching for common themes, patterns, and causal connections. Undertakes a complex task by breaking it down into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way. Thinks of several possible explanations or alternatives for a situation and anticipates potential obstacles and develops contingency plans to overcome them. Uses intelligence, common sense, hard work and tenacity to solve particularly difficult or complicated challenges.

Attention to Detail/Focus: Is thorough and precise in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently. Double-checks the accuracy of information and work product to provide accurate and consistent work. Provides information on a timely basis and in a usable form to others who need to act on it. Compares observations of finished work to what is expected to find inconsistencies.

Follows Processes Consistently: Shows concern for all aspects of the job by accurately checking processes and tasks; carefully and accurately follows established procedures for completing work tasks; uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one’s job.

Composure: Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted onto hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn’t show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.

Positive Attitude/Engagement: Shows commitment/dedication and accountability in one’s work; and follows through on all aspects. Takes personal responsibility for resolving problems brought to one’s attention. Goes beyond expectations in the assignment/task, or job description without being asked. Incorporates Mallinckrodt Cultural Hallmarks in daily routine:

• Accountable: Promote responsibility. Forward thinking to anticipate potential issues and downtime.
• Competitive: Continuous improvement oriented. Understand, promote, and practice lean principals.
• Collaborative: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring professional and courteous interactions at all organizational levels.
• Work effectively in a high performing team environment; understand the basic concepts of team dynamics and team building.
• High Performing: Understand and support performance excellence objectives.
• Trustworthy Working Conditions: Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. 1. 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%). 2. Mental demand is frequent requiring attention to details of specific manufacturing instructions and recording of information on paperwork. 3. 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

• 1. Exposure to pure raw materials requires incumbent to wear a respirator on a regular basis.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Exposure to noise requires incumbent to wear hearing protection on regular basis.
• 4. 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.

Come join 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.