Operator, Finishing

ALLTECH CONSULTING SVC INC; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ALLTECH CONSULTING SVC INC is seeking a quality inspector to work in their St. Petersburg facility. This role involves performing quality inspections on softgels, operating machinery, and ensuring compliance with cGMP standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferred experience in a manufacturing environment. Applicants must possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. A clean and safe workplace is prioritized, ensuring a productive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred in a GMP regulated industry.
• Ability to handle both non-hazardous and hazardous waste.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds consistently.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections to identify sub-standard softgels.
• Accurately complete documentation related to the Finishing process.
• Operate softgel washing and counting machines.
• Package softgels in cartons and load them for shipment.
• Maintain a clean work area according to safety policies.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to read and communicate in English

Problem-solving skills

Ability to interpret instructions

Ability to multi-task

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Softgel printers

Counting line machines

Scales

Job description

To provide a cGMP compliant manufacturing process and continuously improve the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment at the Company, St. Petersburg. Create a workplace that is safe, clean, environmentally friendly, employee friendly, highly productive, efficient and of sufficient capacity to support the forecasted demand as predicted by the Company’sPharma Solutions.

II. Basic Function:
Under supervision, performs quality inspections to identify and remove sub-standard quality softgels and foreign materials from product lots according to Standard Operating Procedures and applying current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Programs and operates machines that clean and count capsules in the final stage of the production cycle. Packages capsules in cartons and loads sealed cartons for shipment staging.

III. Specific Activities, and Responsibilities:
• Accurately completes documentation related to the Finishing process.
• Inspects softgels to either approve or reject for quality. Performs re-inspection when necessary.
• Handles tray stacks and stages stacks for inspection or packaging.
• Inspects and cleans empty trays for use in the production cycle.
• Operates softgel washers and counting line machines, including scales. May be required to operate softgel printing machines.
• Performs line clearances between product lots.
• Packages softgels in bulk and properly identifies cartons of softgels with product labels.
• Transfers sealed cartons of softgels in box room or warehouse, when necessary.
• Performs work according to safety policies and practices related to the position.
• Handles non-hazardous, hazardous and DEA waste.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Notifies Supervision immediately regarding potential quality issues which may require QA notification.
• Cross – training to perform tasks, operate equipment and maintain the necessary documentation in other production departments will be required.
• Depending on shift staffing level and/or the workload, an operator could be assigned to perform tasks in an area different than her/his primary position/business unit.
• Update SOPs for assigned department as needed.

IV. Knowledge Requirements:
Education or Equivalent:
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous manufacturing experience and work in a GMP regulated industry preferred

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:
• Basic computer skills including Windows navigation and data entry.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to read, interpret and execute written instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and combine units of measure. Ability to calculate fractions and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret and perform work against a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines under pressure

Physical/Mental Requirements:
• Individual may be required to sit intermittently, stand regularly, walk regularly and consistently lift to 30 pounds; no lifting greater than 44.09 pounds without assistance, for a work period of up to 12-hours.
• Ability to push and/or pull on average 144 kg (approximately 460 pounds).
• Vision requirements include ability to differentiate color (Pass the Ishihara Color Vision Screening) and obtain 20/30 acuity in both far and near vision with or without corrective lenses. For the Company’s in-house screening, the acceptable score is to identify at least 4 of 6 numbers in the circles.
• Read written documents and frequent use of a computer monitor.
• In addition, will be required to operate industrial machinery.
• Must be able to access