Process Operator at Planet Group Phoenixville, PA

Planet Group; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Process Operator in Phoenixville, PA, to micronize and mill active pharmaceutical ingredients. This role requires adherence to rigorous safety and cGMP standards, with opportunities for overtime. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED and demonstrate dependability and willingness to learn. If you are keen to contribute to a team in a regulated manufacturing environment while ensuring the highest quality standards, this position may be ideal for you. Pay ranges from $24-25/hr depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable and eager to learn.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work overtime is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Micronize and mill client-provided materials according to procedures.
• Adhere to safety and cGMP standards.
• Produce clear and thorough documentation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Dependability

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Personal protective equipment

Job description

Process Operator job at Planet Group. Phoenixville, PA.

Pay range: $24-25/hr (depending on experience).

The Process Operator will micronize and mill client-provided material, including active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients, according to Malvern procedures, client instructions, and cGMP guidelines. Consistently models values and leadership behaviors in all interactions.

Operator I Functions

• Perform entry-level micronization and milling of both hazardous and non-hazardous pharmaceutical actives and excipients.
• Set up, operate equipment, and monitor production processes.
• Report production on batch records following good documentation procedures (GDPs).
• Work in a regulated environment with adherence to standard operating procedures and policies.
• Adhere to cGMP standards.
• Identify and communicate non-routine events, deviations, and GMP deficiencies to supervisor promptly.
• Clean the entire processing area and processing equipment.
• Produce thorough, clear, and consistent documentation in compliance with Quality Standards (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, and Accurate).
• Demonstrate willingness to accept change, learn, and work with new processes.
• Stop and ask questions or suggest improvements when something is unclear.
• Participate in shift change meetings, site/team meetings, sending/receiving emails, offering suggestions for improvements, and participating in projects.
• This is a site-based position.
• Strive to achieve First Time Right (FTR) as a key performance indicator (KPI) in order to meet yearly targets.

Measures of Performance

• Adherence to safety and quality procedures
• Product quality, throughput and final yields
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability
• Operator’s work ethic and general attitude as it pertains to the daily operations of the facility

Education or Equivalent

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• Must be dependable, ready/eager to learn and able to meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Prior manufacturing experience and work in a regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to work weekday and weekend overtime is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Communication Skills oral and written
• Basic Math Skills interpretation
• Potential limited exposure to health & physically hazardous chemicals.
• Personal protective equipment, including gloves, a respirator hood, safety glasses, safety shoes, and other PPE is provided and required to be worn in designated areas.
• Prior Production Experience preferred

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Physical strength, stamina and dexterity while wearing fully enclosed air suite.
• Employees be able to lift or move items up to 44 lbs. (20kg) individually, or with a two-person lift between 45 lbs and 76 lbs. (35kg). 77 lbs and over with a lift assistance device.
• Ability to work safely with high potency active pharmaceutical ingredients (HPAPI) as well as novel compounds of unknown potency and toxicity.
• Ability to perform moderate physical labor including:
• Lifting, climbing, bending
• Crouching, reaching and twisting
• Ability to stand or walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to climb steps/ladders and occasionally work from elevated platforms.
• Ability to wear a respirator hood and pass the required respiratory medical exam.
• Ability to work in loud environments and wear various types of hearing protection.
• Ability to work with chemicals, health/physical hazardous material safely and in compliance with the site safety program.