Bulk Powder Blending Technician - 1st shift

Tower Laboratories Ltd
  • Essex, CT
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Join a fast-paced pharmaceutical production team where precise blending keeps high-quality products on schedule. We're looking for a detail-driven Blend Technician to support our manufacturing team in a GMP environment.

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    Perform a variety of physical and administrative tasks in a production environment. Compounding blends of various nutritional supplement & other consumable powders. Operate industrial size blenders, mixers, sizing equipment, ovens, scales. Make observations, take samples and complete batch paperwork.

    Training provided for entry level candidates. Learn FDA pharmaceutical cGMP and learn to drive sit down forklift vehicle.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Load and unload ingredients/product into and out of large blending machines and drums in accordance with directions on Batch Record (BPR). Ingredients most often are powder form contained in 50lb bags. Frequent maneuvering of 50lb bags with ergonomic assists.
    • Weigh ingredients on scales; record observations
    • Strictly follow procedures as detailed in BPR and complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely. Paperwork includes, but is not limited to, BPR's and equipment usage logs.
    • Maintain cleanliness of equipment, drums/containers, rooms and facility to ensure sanitary working conditions in accordance with cGMPs.
    • Take ownership and be accountable for the quality of all work produced.
    • Transport bulk powders and packaging materials between warehouse and production areas; includes operation of forklift and other material handling equipment.

    POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50lbs. on a regular basis
    • Proven attention to detail and accuracy in tasks
    • Self starter with high level of motivation
    • Ability to read and follow directions, complete paperwork and communicate effectively in English
    • Basic math skills
    • Ability to drive forklift truck (training provided)
    • Demonstrated team player
    • Ability to wear the following PPE and sanitary requirements: dust mask, safety shoes & glasses, hearing protection, hairnet, beard guard, and gloves. Uniforms provided by Company

    BENEFITS:

    • Health, dental and vision insurance
    • 401(k) with employer match
    • Employee assistance program (free counseling)
    • Start earning Paid Time Off (PTO) immediately
    • Annual bonus programs
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Clean and sanitary environment with free uniforms
    • Safety shoe & Rx glasses reimbursement

    SCHEDULE:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Monday to Friday
    • Overtime voluntary
    • Full time

    SHIFT AVAILABILITY:

    • 1st shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationEssex, CT

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)unmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Ergonomicsunmatched
    • FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Product Packagingunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Truck Driverunmatched
    • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched

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