Mixer Operator III – 3rd Shift – $26.20/hr + $2.00 Shift Premium

Position Summary

The mixing room operator is responsible for operating production mixing equipment to process materials into bulk drug and cosmetic product solutions. Must be able to follow work instruction sheets and or Product History Records and adhere to cGMP practices. Must have an eye for detail and be capable of accurately documenting production mixing methods in compliance with regulatory/legal requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for proper setup and clean status of Mixing production lines
• Verify proper license plates and status labeling; set up and close open lots; verification that raw materials have been released for production prior to use.
• Practice stock rotation per FIFO SOP
• Reconcile product at the end of a production run
• Operate HMI’s to perform basic trouble shooting and operating mix systems
• Disassembly and reassembly of lines
• Manual parts washing
• Operate CIP’s and COP- Clean Out of Place on all disassembled parts in cop washer
• Setups and changeovers on all lines
• Work in a safe manner, and insure that production equipment is cleaned and sanitized in a safe working condition.
• Assist technicians with minor/major repairs of equipment
• Conduct self in a courteous and professional manner and follow the standard set by the Sage Culture.
• Works with minimum supervision
• Ensure compliance to the current GMPs throughout the manufacturing process
• Work with department coordinators, lead persons, engineers, and departments to improve shift effectiveness, increase productivity, reduce costs and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Accurately enter data into computer and Flexnet
• Assist in mechanical, and pneumatic failures of ancillary machines and repair in a timely manner
• Assist engineering with cleaning validations/ protocols
• Perform material handling functions including use of forklift, pallet jacks, lifting devices, cutting tools and related material handling equipment
• Proficiency at clean room practices

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ yrs of experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred

• Suggest and make modifications to equipment to increase productivity and reduce overall costs
• Possess personal computer skills.(Excel, word)
• Preventive maintenance work on ancillary equipment
• Electrical/ mechanical experience

Physical Requirements

Standing, Walking, Stairs, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Crouching, Reaching, Handling, Talking, Hearing, Visual Activity, Near Acuity, Color Vision, and able to lift up to 50 lbs.