First-Shift MDI Manufacturing Operator

Cipla; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 57,308,160 - 68,769,792; Full time

Job summary

Cipla in Fall River, MA seeks a Manufacturing Operator I for MDI production on the 1st shift. Responsibilities include raw material dispensing, batch planning, equipment operation, and quality control under cGMP guidelines.

Requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year in manufacturing with MDI or aerosols; English proficiency and safety knowledge are essential. Flexibility for shift changes may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Accredited college certificate or university degree is preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of manufacturing experience with MDI or aerosol products required.
• Proficient in the English language (Speaking/Reading/Writing) to understand work instructions and document results.
• Knowledge of fundamental cGMP and regulatory requirements in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical machinery and the operating principles of control systems.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in both independent and team environments.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety procedures, including OSHA.
• Strong mathematical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing raw material and primary packing materials as per work order.
• Ensure proper planning and execution of batches.
• Monitoring cleaning and sanitation of production area and machinery as per SOP during batch to batch changes.
• Daily monitoring and recording of production materials and lines.
• Conducting process checks and recording in batch manufacturing record.
• Controlling machine operations with minimum rejections and maximum outputs while maintaining quality standards.
• Operating equipment and performing necessary maintenance on machinery.
• Safeguard equipment for smooth functioning with coordination of engineering for preventive maintenance and calibration.
• Manufacturing and filling of products as per Batch Manufacturing Records and SOP.
• Maintaining inventory of machine parts, tools and accessories.
• Working individually and in collaboration with others as part of a team.
• Coordinating with other departments like packaging, engineering, QA and QC for better planning and execution.
• Sampling as per schedule and in coordination with QA and QC.
• Check and ensure status labels at all stages of manufacturing and filling.
• Identifying and assisting in any corrective actions.
• Perform, check and ensure calibration/verification of instruments, equipment and weighing balances as per schedule.
• Ensuring line clearance during batch to batch and product to product change over.
• Online documentation and timely entries related to manufacturing and filling operations and activities.
• Wearing appropriate PPE as stated in the SOP before entering any processing areas.
• Executing procedures to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performing duties through the proper safe use of equipment, according to Health & Safety procedures and Equipment Manuals.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Math skills

Organizational skills

Follow instructions

Health & Safety knowledge

Mechanical machinery basics

Education

High school diploma

College certificate/degree

Tools

Mechanical machinery basics

Control systems principles

Job description

Cipla in Fall River, MA seeks a Manufacturing Operator I for MDI production on the 1st shift. Responsibilities include raw material dispensing, batch planning, equipment operation, and quality control under cGMP guidelines.

Requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year in manufacturing with MDI or aerosols; English proficiency and safety knowledge are essential. Flexibility for shift changes may be needed.