Production Compounder, Production -- 1st shift

Padagis LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in New Hope, MN is seeking a Production Compounder for the 1st shift. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong math aptitude, and previous production experience. Responsibilities include preparing raw materials, ensuring compliance with production standards, and maintaining documentation accuracy. This is a full-time role with opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to execute right-the-first-time Batch Records and documentation in compliance with good documentation practices.
• Must possess visual and audio acuity to work safely in an industrial environment.
• Must follow SOPs, GMPs, and Safety/Housekeeping guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares batches of raw materials for production processing.
• Responsible for formulation operations ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Cleans and sanitizes processing equipment and prepares for production.

Skills

Strong math aptitude

Previous production knowledge

Computer proficiency

Excellent attendance and work history

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Production Compounder, Production -- 1st shift role at Padagis LLC in New Hope, MN. This role requires proficiency in performing formulation functions within Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) or Life Science Solutions (LSS) and contributes to manufacturing operations on the 1st shift.

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 weigh. 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 area of responsibility and as part of daily work. Participates in and trains others 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 delivery 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 with 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; stoop, squat, and bend; reach laterally regularly, and overhead occasionally; wear negative and/or positive PPE daily for long periods of time; must possess visual and audio acuity to work safely and accurately in an industrial environment; must be medically cleared to wear respirators without restrictions
• Other requirements: must follow SOPs, GMPs, and Safety/Housekeeping guidelines; ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and quality investigations; must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week

Key competencies

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

About us

Padagis focuses on health care products that improve people’s lives. We are a market-leading generic prescription pharmaceutical company that specializes in extended topical medications. With a growing team of over 1,300 employees across six locations in the United States and Israel, we launch first-to-file and first-to-market generic products that reduce costs for patients and the healthcare system. We operate in a dynamic environment built on honesty and transparency. Consider joining our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference.

What’s next

At Padagis, a real recruiter and the hiring manager review your application. It may take a couple of days to hear back; please monitor your email for updates.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing