Compression Operator I - 2nd Shift at Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC in Brookhaven, New York

Job Description:

Description:

Entry level position in the Compression department. The Compression Operator is responsible for the set-up and operation of the compression machine in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures and maintaining 100% cGMP and compliance to ensure the production of quality products.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for in-process checks like average weight, thickness, hardness, friability and individual tablet weight, etc.


• Starts “B” and “A” cleaning compression rooms. Ensures IPQA process is followed.


• Checks and verifies the ingredient weighed in Mixing & Granulation against the PBR entries, reports any discrepancy to Supervisor or designee.


• Maintains the weighing scales neatly and cleanly to check the calibration status. If the calibration status is out of due date, inform Supervisor.


• Responsible for area cleanliness of the compression room and machine.


• Checks the tablets for physical defects like sticking, chipping, capping during the entire run of compression.


• Responsible for online documentation in all Compression operations. Checks and reviews batch records for accuracy.


• Properly identifies the blend and tablet rejections and segregates them from the good compressed tablets.


• Informs supervisor or group leader of any issues during the compression process including abnormal machine operation.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School or GED General HS Curriculum - Preferred

Experience:

• Less than one year in Experience in Pharmaceuticals/ Manufacturing


• 1 year or more in Experience in Pharmaceuticals/ Manufacturing

Skills:

• Required to read, write, and communicate in English. - Intermediate


• High school level math and mechanical skills. - Intermediate


• Flexible to work extended hours when required. - Intermediate


• Ability to work as part of a team. - Intermediate


• Attention to detail and accuracy. - Intermediate

Specialized Knowledge:

• High speed Compression Machine set up preferred.

The hourly base salary for this position ranges from $17.00 to $23.00.   Amneal ranges reflect the Company’s good faith estimate of base salary that Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting.  Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills.  At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement.  We also promote employee well-being with programs that helps you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities.

Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, liability for service in the U.S. Armed Forces or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.