Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
The Blending Operator I performs and reports on operational related activities and utilized technical skills to perform routine work using standard operating procedures related to food grade bacteria culture production.

• Able to perform the physical tasks and complete necessary paperwork associated with the following operations without guidance/supervision:
  • Blending and packaging.
  • Loading and unloading freeze dryers.
  • Weighing ingredients, bulks and excipients.
  • Cleaning rooms and equipment so they are suitable for production.
  • Assemble/disassemble mill.
  • Operation of the metal detector.
  • Perform all master sanitation tasks associated with the department.
  • Properly fill out room logs.
  • Make corrections on documentation, adhering to GDP.
• Follows operating discipline policies, principles, procedures, standards, and practices to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of assigned areas
• Monitor and using HMI for basic processes.
• Proactively identifies improvements and opportunities utilizing improvement processes, appropriate management of change processes, and communication tools
• Perform  sanitation duties per established frequency and procedures
• Comply with plant safety rules and maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand greater than 2/3 of the time.
• Ability to walk less than 1/2 of the time.
• Ability to sit 1/3 of the time.
• Ability to use hands greater than 2/3 of the time.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms less than 1/3 of the time.
• Ability to climb or balance less than 1/3 of the time.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl less than 1/3 of the time.
• Ability to talk and hear greater than 2/3 of the time.
• Ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.
• Ability to use close vision (20 inches or less) greater than 2/3 of the time for computer work and other tasks.

• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
• The normal work environment is on the production floor.

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