Coating Operator I -2nd Shift ($1500 Sign-On Bonus Offered!)

Amneal Pharmaceuticals; Town of Brookhaven (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible benefits program

Job summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals in the Town of Brookhaven is seeking an entry-level Coating Operator responsible for the operation of tablet coating equipment. This role emphasizes compliance with safety and quality standards while supporting production goals.

The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Benefits include competitive health insurance and a 401(k) matching program.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in pharmaceuticals manufacturing environment preferred.
• Successful completion of an OSHA-compliant Respirator Fit Test is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform coating process as per production batch record.
• Observe machine gauges and report deviations.
• Operate auxiliary equipment for coating.
• Clean and organize the coating room.
• Check and verify weights and coating materials.

Skills

Operating tablet coating equipment

Good Documentation Practices

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High School or GED General HS Curriculum

Job description

Description

The entry level Coating Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of tablet coating equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This role ensures that all coating processes are executed with precision and compliance, contributing to the consistent quality of pharmaceutical products. The Coating Operator plays a key role in maintaining regulatory standards, minimizing product defects, and supporting production goals through adherence to safety, quality, and operational protocols.

Schedule

2nd Shift 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM Monday to Friday

Essential Functions

• Performs coating process as instructed by production batch record and follows Good Documentation Practices to deliver quality coated products as per established quality standards.
• Observes machine gauges and equipment calibration status and reports any deviations to Coating Supervisor.
• Operates auxiliary equipment used in loading coating pans.
• Cleans and organizes coating room, checks and verifies weight of tablets received from Compression, reports deviation.
• Weighs and divides coating solution in number of parts as per production batch record.
• Checks and verifies coating material dispensed by Pharmacy before making coating solution as per production batch record.

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned
• Flexible to work extended hours when required

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED General HS Curriculum - Preferred
• Experience: 1 year or more in Pharmaceuticals manufacturing environment
• Additional Requirement: Successful completion of an OSHA-compliant Respirator Fit Test

The hourly base salary for this position ranges from $18.00 to $22.00 per hour.

Benefits

Amneal offers a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities.

Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] . Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.