MIXING & BLENDING OPERATOR B

Title: Mixing & Blending Operator B

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Responsible for the pre-mixing, post-mixing, pre-blending and post-blending preparation of raw materials and the mixing and blending operation of material to deliver the finished product to specification, as required, ready for production. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.

• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

• Minimum one year of general manufacturing experience, industrial manufacturing, nutraceutical/pharmaceutical manufacturing, or related industrial manufacturing experience, required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience with good documentation practices in a nutraceutical/pharmaceutical industry, required.
• Previous experience with Lockout/Tagout procedure, preferred.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Food and Drug Administration (FDA), DEA and other regulatory and Safety knowledge, required.
• Strong aptitude for math (e.g. good understanding of metric weights and measures), required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stage raw materials and prepare for pre- and post-mixing, pre- and post-blending.
• Set-up and prepare raw material for pre-mixing and pre- blending processes, including but not limited to picking, collecting, screening, milling, weighing, scaling, sifting and moving materials pre and post preparation for mixing and blending.
• Responsible for setting up the working area and equipment pre and post processing.
• Prepare equipment for mixing and blending, prepare the working area, clean the equipment, keep the working area clean and clear of debris, inspect rooms and equipment daily.
• Conduct ongoing routine maintenance checks on all equipment in the plant.
• Schedule daily, weekly and monthly maintenance inspections on all parts and equipment in use in the mixing/blending process.
• Follow MSDS instructions and compliance with the Lockout/Tagout program, when applicable.
• Always adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Report any out-of-compliance items to the supervisor, immediately.
• Maintain required Standards of Quality throughout the process and perform Quality Assurance checks during each step of the mixing/blending process.
• Ensure the raw material is staged and picked according to specifications, ensure accurate weighing and scaling, check and doublecheck raw material item number, blend amount, weight, lot number and record information with precision and accuracy.
• Update the Mixing Records for each batch record and update the Daily Mixing Log for each lot. Visually check for quality assurance and quality of blend throughout the process.
• Perform operational tasks and equipment maintenance as needed, requested, directed or instructed by the supervisor/manager.
• Able to assist with equipment preventive maintenance and operational tasks, as needed.
• May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

TRAINING:

• Working knowledge of Safety in the Workplace Rules and Regulations, preferred.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, preferred.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICES & SOFTWARE:

• Experience using a manual and electric pallet jack required.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours daily.