Production Operator – Nights

Jobtailor; West Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a manufacturing operator to run and maintain spray drying equipment in its pharmaceutical production facility. You will monitor material blending, packaging processes, and ensure equipment stays in good order.

You will record moisture, color, and consistency, check spray patterns, and help prepare the blender with sufficient material for drying while maintaining clean work areas and contributing to quarterly goals.

Qualifications

• Experience operating or supporting manufacturing equipment, especially spray dryers.
• Familiarity with reading batch records and following SOPs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to monitor moisture and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain spray drying equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.
• Understand raw material blending and finished goods packaging functions.
• Record readings, moisture tests, and any discrepancies in batch records.

Skills

Spray drying

Equipment maintenance

Inventory awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Batch records

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain spray drying equipment in pharmaceutical products manufacturing facility
• Understand raw material blending and finished goods packaging functions
• Be familiar with inventory control procedures and production batch records
• Be familiar with manufacturing equipment to assure equipment is in good working order
• Operate the equipment (spray dryer) using the proper cores and orifices and make sure they are cleaned or replaced when necessary
• Check spray patterns and make corrections when necessary
• Record equipment readings and product moisture noting any discrepancies
• Record any problems or peculiarities in the finished product
• Determine special packaging requirements
• Sample finished product and test for proper moisture content, color and consistency
• Make certain the blender always has an adequate amount of product available for drying
• Oversee the cleaning of the equipment and surrounding areas
• Responsible for self-involvement, team involvement and execution of tasks relative to achieving annual departmental goals

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably in the pharmaceutical field)
• Must have high school level reading, math and comprehension skills