Production Compounder, Production - 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift

Padagis; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,817 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Padagis LLC, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, has openings for Formulator/Compounder at our Minneapolis/New Hope facility. Roles may be on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift and require proficiency in Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) or Life Science Solutions (LSS) formulation tasks.

Compensation is $26.00-$31.00 per hour, with $1.75/hr shift premium on 2nd shift and $2.25/hr on 3rd shift. Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma, strong math skills, and production experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Strong math aptitude (calculations, percentages).
• Previous production knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to execute right-the-first-time Batch Records, Log Books, and other documentation in compliance with good documentation practices.
• Excellent attendance and work history.
• Computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares batches of raw materials for production processing according to specifications and procedures.
• Ensures formulation operations are efficient and compliant (RFT) for manufacturing and documentation.
• Performs set ups, cleaning and changeovers efficiently.
• Obtains materials from inventory and weighs using scales or automated equipment.
• Adheres to hazardous material handling and PPE requirements.
• Trains and coaches others; follows SOP, cGMP, DEA, and Safety compliance; participates in quality investigations.
• Completes documentation or logbooks accurately and in GMP compliance.
• Maintains 5S in area of responsibility and supports audits.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, safety, productivity, and cost.
• Ensures personal training is up-to-date in LMS.

Skills

Math aptitude

Production knowledge

Documentation compliance

Attendance history

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Padagis LLC, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company specializing in generic prescription medications, has openings for formulator/compounders at our Minneapolis manufacturing facility in New Hope. Openings may come up in the near future and we will reach out to you if there is an opening that matches your background and shift preference(s).

Shifts and compensation

Compounder/Formulator positions could be on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at our New Hope, MN facility. These roles require proficiency in performing most formulation functions within Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) or Life Science Solutions (LSS).

This position pays $26.00-$31.00 per hour based on skills, experience, and qualifications. 2nd shift has an additional $1.75/hr shift pay, and 3rd shift has an additional $2.25/hr shift pay.

• 1st shift hours: 6am-2pm Mon-Fri
• 2nd shift hours: 2pm-10pm Mon-Fri
• 3rd shift hours: 10pm-6am Sun-Thurs

Job duties

• Prepares batches of raw materials for production processing according to specifications and established procedures.
• Responsible for formulation operations ensuring efficiency and effectiveness (RFT) for both manufacturing and documentation. Ensures that no known defect is passed to upstream processes.
• Responsible for efficient and effective set ups, cleaning and changeovers.
• Obtains materials from inventory and utilizes scales or automated equipment to accurately weight. Cleans and sanitizes processing equipment, tanks, filters, pipes, lines, and pumps.
• Follows hazardous material handling and personal protective equipment requirements, if applicable.
• Trains/coaches others and personally adheres to SOP, cGMP, DEA and Safety compliance. Identifies and communicates compliance, safety and/or quality issues to next level. Perform in-process quality procedures.
• Completes all documentation or logbooks accurately and in accordance with GMP.
• Ensures 5S in applied in area of responsibility and as part of daily work. Participates in monthly Quality and PASS audits.
• Participates and/or leads investigations and continuous improvement initiatives as it relates to quality, safety, productivity, and cost, on time deliver or other related duties specific to the department as assigned.
• Ensures personal training is up-to-date in Learning Management System.

Minimum qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Strong math aptitude (calculations, percentages)
• Previous production knowledge and experience
• Demonstrated ability to execute right-the-first-time Batch Records, Log Books, and other documentation in compliance within good documentation practices
• Excellent attendance and work history
• Computer proficiency

Additional requirements

• Physical requirements: must be able to:
• Stand on concrete floors for extended periods of time
• Lift up to 50 lbs frequently
• Ascend and descend stepladders
• Push or pull up to 1200 pounds
• Stoоп, squat, and bend
• Reach laterally regularly, and overhead occasionally
• Frequently grasp objects
• Wear negative and/or positive PPE (e.g., dust mask, PAPR) daily for long periods of time
• Must possess sufficient visual and audio acuity to work safely and accurately in an industrial environment
• Must be medically cleared to wear respirators without restrictions

Other requirements

• Follow and comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Safety/Housekeeping guidelines
• Possesses knowledge and skills to lead continuous improvement initiatives as well as quality investigations, which may require basic computer skills
• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week

Key competencies

Padagis has defined five core competencies to guide our approach to success: service delivery, active collaboration, agility, thinking differently, and excellent execution. These competencies guide how we work and interact with customers and colleagues.

• Service delivery - Understand internal and external customers, identify needs, and deliver value above expectations
• Active collaboration - Seek opportunities to work across teams, functions, and geographies
• Demonstrate agility - Proactively identify changes and act quickly
• Think differently - Create and implement new ideas, products, services, or processes
• Excellent execution - Achieve outstanding results across culture, leadership, strategy, and processes

About us

At Padagis our focus is on health care products that improve people’s lives. We are a market-leading generic prescription pharmaceutical company that specializes in extended topical medications. We have a growing team with locations across the United States and Israel and a track record of launching first-to-file and first-to-market generic products.

What’s Next

Padagis recruiters and the hiring manager review applications. It may take a couple of days to respond; please monitor your email for updates.

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