US - Manufacturing Operator 1

LanceSoft Inc; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Branchburg Township is seeking a dedicated individual for a manufacturing role. The ideal candidate will operate equipment, monitor chemical reactions, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. This position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with a preference for candidates with an Associate degree in Chemistry or relevant experience. Join a dynamic team focused on quality and safety in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a chemistry-related environment.
• Desirable: 2 years college chemistry experience.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture or evaluate products according to established protocols.
• Perform operations in support of the group and department.
• Monitor chemical reactions using laboratory equipment.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to read and understand written protocols

Basic understanding of chemical reactions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Chemistry

Job description

Pay: $25/hr
*Physical requirements will be necessary.

2nd Shift: 2pm to 10:30pm

Your Role: Manufacture or evaluate products according to established protocols, provide technical support to others, and perform operations in support of the group and department.

Essential Job Functions

1. Basic operation of vessels, tanks, dryers, glassware, and other required equipment, tools, and materials.
2. Charges solids, liquids, and gases to vessels, tanks, dryers, glassware, and other required equipment.
3. Monitors chemical reactions using laboratory equipment and distributed control system.
4. Performs distillations, filtrations, extractions, and recrystallizations to isolate and purify product.
5. Neutralizes and disposes of unused materials, by-products, and residues.
6. Contributes to department goals.
7. Closely follows written procedures; MPRs, SOPs, and other work instructions.
8. Follows company quality guidelines (ISO, MRB, cGMP, Change Control) and participates in quality awareness and training sessions.
9. Participates in 5S initiatives.
10. Maintains inventory of consumable supplies and processing equipment.
11. Labels reactions, products, and waste with content and status-related information.
12. Maintains personal training records.
13. Communicates production needs (materials, equipment, training) to supervisor or appropriate personnel.
14. Provides updates to supervisor and coworkers regarding process status, especially during shift changes.
15. Wears and maintains personal protective equipment and follows all safety protocols as trained.
16. Enters information into lab notebooks, batch records, logs, checklists, and other quality-related records following GDP protocol.
17. Stages and de-stages materials and equipment using pallet mules, manual equipment, and PIT.
18. Verifies quality and integrity of materials and equipment used.
19. Identifies unsafe conditions and corrects them; completes safety reports and participates in incident investigations.
20. Achieves personal development goals.
21. Performs in-process analytical testing, including work-ups and simple interpretations.
22. Identifies malfunctions in equipment operation and takes corrective actions with appropriate approval.
23. Utilizes basic SAP applications related to the job.

Candidate Profile

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Desirable: Associate degree in Chemistry or Science-related field, or 2 years college chemistry experience.
• Experience working in a chemistry-related environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to read and understand written protocols.
• Ability to operate forklift or hand pallet truck.
• Basic understanding of chemical reactions, hazards, ISO, and quality systems.
• Ability to operate hand tools, lab equipment, calculators, and measuring devices.

Environmental Conditions

Manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, requiring PPE such as hard hats, goggles, chemical-resistant suits, gloves, and safety shoes. The work area may be wet, humid, hot, or cold.

Physical Requirements

Regularly sit, stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl for long periods. Must be able to talk, hear, taste, and smell. Occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds unassisted, with potential assistance for heavier loads. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, with focus adjustment. Use of phones, computers, and manufacturing equipment is required, including typing and reading monitors.