Job Title: Compression Operator

Work Location: Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Summary:

Seeking a Compression Operator to support oral solid and liquid dose pharmaceutical manufacturing, including tablet production, by operating and maintaining process equipment and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and maintain pharmaceutical process equipment such as tablet presses, metal detectors, dedusters, and related machinery.
• Conduct in-process testing, sampling, and inspections according to batch record requirements, including tablet thickness, hardness, and visual checks.
• Adjust machinery during startup and throughout production to ensure optimal performance and product quality.
• Monitor and verify operational results against specified parameters as outlined in batch records.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and manufacturing areas, including walls, floors, and ceilings, following current standard operating procedures.
• Accurately complete equipment logs and ensure proper documentation of all activities in compliance with batch records and SOPs.
• Identify and report quality issues, accidents, unsafe conditions, or unusual circumstances to supervisors and consult with quality assurance personnel as needed.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, FDA regulations, and data integrity guidelines at all times.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, equivalent, or technical school certificate.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in a similar manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient math skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend SOPs, batch records, and training materials.
• Effective multi-tasking and organizational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with various functional groups.
• Physically able to stand for 8-hour shifts and lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment.

Published Category: Manufacturing & Technical Operations