Production Specialist

Ampcus, Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Richmond, VA is looking for a Production Specialist to manage inventory and ensure compliance with cGMP practices. The role involves maintaining production materials, handling waste, and operating material handling equipment. Candidates should have experience in flavor manufacturing and be able to lift 50 pounds. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a vital industry.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in flavor manufacturing, preferably in pharmaceutical or food industry.
• Knowledge of cGMP practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory and reconcile materials used in production.
• Follow processes to produce compliant materials.
• Manage waste generated during production.

Skills

Experience with flavor manufacturing

Knowledge of sanitary equipment design

Mathematical skills/concepts

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to wear protective equipment

Ability to operate material handling equipment

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Job description

Job Title

Production Specialist

Location

Richmond, VA

Job Summary

This role assures accurate receipt, warehousing, staging for production, and processing of materials. You must always conform to appropriate cGMP practices and procedures and are required to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining inventory and performing daily reconciliations of materials used in production.
• Following predetermined process to produce material that meets spec requirements.
• Handling waste generated in the process. This includes monitoring the waste storage area and accounting for each item.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 1 year of experience with flavor manufacturing is desired (pharmaceutical, food or dietary supplements industry).
• Knowledge of sanitary equipment design and operation, and good manufacturing practices (cGMP) is desired.
• Ability to apply mathematical skills/concepts and perform conversions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to wear product-specific personnel protective equipment and perform duties within a flavor manufacturing environment (dusty, flavors and aromas, temperatures extremes).
• The ability to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.