Bulk Powder Blending Technician - 1st shift

Tower-Laboratorie; Centerbrook (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program (freeCouns

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Uniforms provided

Safety shoe reimbursement

Rx glasses reimbursement

Job summary

Tower-Laboratorie is seeking a Bulk Powder Blending Technician for 1st shift in Essex, CT. You will support manufacturing by blending nutritional powders in a GMP environment and handling batch records.

Training is provided; position requires lifting up to 50 lbs, attention to detail, and ability to follow procedures. Standard 8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday, full-time.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50lbs.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-starter with high motivation.
• English literacy and ability to follow directions.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to operate forklift (training provided).
• Team player; PPE/sanitation adherence.
• Uniforms provided; safety PPE required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload ingredients into blenders; handle 50lb bags.
• Weigh ingredients and record observations.
• Complete batch records and equipment usage logs.
• Maintain sanitary conditions per cGMPs.
• Transport powders between warehouse and production using forklift.

Skills

Detail oriented

Forklift operation

English communication

Team player

Basic math

Safety compliance

Reliable

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Bulk Powder Blending Technician - 1st shift

Full-Time Essex, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1539

Join a fast-paced pharmaceutical production team where precise blending keeps high-quality products on schedule. We’re looking for a detail-driven Blend Technician to support our manufacturing team in a GMP environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform a variety of physical and administrative tasks in a production environment. Compounding blends of various nutritional supplement & other consumable powders. Operate industrial size blenders, mixers, sizing equipment, ovens, scales. Make observations, take samples and complete batch paperwork.

Training provided for entry level candidates. Learn FDA pharmaceutical cGMP and learn to drive sit down forklift vehicle.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Load and unload ingredients/product into and out of large blending machines and drums in accordance with directions on Batch Record (BPR). Ingredients most often are powder form contained in 50lb bags. Frequent maneuvering of 50lb bags with ergonomic assists.
• Weigh ingredients on scales; record observations
• Strictly follow procedures as detailed in BPR and complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely. Paperwork includes, but is not limited to, BPR’s and equipment usage logs.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, drums/containers, rooms and facility to ensure sanitary working conditions in accordance with cGMPs.
• Take ownership and be accountable for the quality of all work produced.
• Transport bulk powders and packaging materials between warehouse and production areas; includes operation of forklift and other material handling equipment.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50lbs. on a regular basis
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy in tasks
• Self starter with high level of motivation
• Ability to read and follow directions, complete paperwork and communicate effectively in English
• Basic math skills
• Ability to drive forklift truck (training provided)
• Demonstrated team player
• Ability to wear the following PPE and sanitary requirements: dust mask, safety shoes & glasses, hearing protection, hairnet, beard guard, and gloves. Uniforms provided by Company

BENEFITS:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee assistance program (free counseling)
• Start earning Paid Time Off (PTO) immediately
• Clean and sanitary environment with free uniforms
• Safety shoe & Rx glasses reimbursement

SCHEDULE:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Full time

SHIFT AVAILABILITY:

• 1st shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.