Pharma Compression Operator I - 2nd Shift

Merck & Co.; Town of Brookhaven (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amneal seeks an entry-level Compression Operator in the United States, NY area. The role focuses on setting up and operating compression machinery following SOPs and cGMP standards to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical products.

The 2nd shift runs 3:30pm–12:00am, Monday through Friday, with duties including in-process checks, accurate recordkeeping, and timely escalation of machine issues. OSHA respirator fit test is required.

Qualifications

• High School or GED preferred.
• 1 year or more experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Must complete OSHA-compliant Respirator Fit Test.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate compression machinery per SOPs.
• Conduct in-process checks: weight, thickness, hardness, friability, tablet weight.
• Initiate cleaning per IPQA procedures; maintain room cleanliness.
• Identify and segregate rejected blends/tablets; ensure quality checks.
• Notify supervisor of machine issues and verify calibration status.
• Document across compression operations and review batch records.

Skills

English literacy

Math skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic computer literacy

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

High speed compression machine setup

Job description

Amneal seeks an entry-level Compression Operator in the United States, NY area. The role focuses on setting up and operating compression machinery following SOPs and cGMP standards to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical products.

The 2nd shift runs 3:30pm–12:00am, Monday through Friday, with duties including in-process checks, accurate recordkeeping, and timely escalation of machine issues. OSHA respirator fit test is required.