Line Operator

About This Role

Operate a production line in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, ensuring product quality and adherence to schedules. This role involves equipment checks, loading materials, documenting activities, and maintaining a clean work area.

Responsibilities

• Check schedule for assigned shop orders and visually inspect equipment for cleanliness
• Complete all cleaning forms and sign Inventory Control logbook for pallet receipt
• Update the dry-erase board with current information from shop orders
• Verify components against Packaging Card and ensure adherence to FIFO staging
• Request line supplies and check with mechanic for equipment setup
• Load tubes onto the filling machine and boxes into the boxer
• Check lot numbers and expiration dates on components against packaging card order
• Notify Q.A for line release and document activity in Area/Equipment log book
• Document all entries on In-process Control Forms
• Keep lines and equipment clean of spills; remove PM stickers and break up empty corrugations
• Protect and secure documents, inserts, labels in appropriate cages during breaks
• Maintain a clean area by removing soiled paper towels, leaflets, and folding boxes
• Request supply replenishment from inventory control department with Q.A approval
• Count and record units produced, including damages and destroys
• Document when drums are used and emptied onto the IPC (2) Form
• Observe counting of all tube and other component damages and record on IPC (2) form
• Observe counting of partial case components and complete Inventory Reconciliation form
• Properly destroy components into garbage bins or waste drums and complete IPC forms
• Notify supervisor when orders/jobs are completed or when problems arise with the line
• Check that equipment, work area, or line is clear from previous components

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Fluency in speaking, reading and writing English

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED