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Filling Operator, Manufacturing (3rd Shift)

Bloomington, IN 47402

Posted: 12/11/2023 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Production Job Number: 591714 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target Pay Rate: 20.55/hr **salary will be commensurate with experience 

Job Description: 

The Filling Operator (Operator III) position is responsible for aseptic execution of assigned activities within the Grade A/B manufacturing area; activities shall include current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) compliant gowning, setup and operation of aseptic filling equipment, aseptic movement of components and fill machine equipment, and conformance to Good Documentation Practices (GDP) standards. This position reports to a Manufacturing Supervisor.

- Shift differential + $1,000 Sign On Bonus! Benefits day one!

What you’ll be doing:
  • Perform routine cleanup and sanitizations as assigned by area supervision to maintain cGMP compliance within the Grade A/B work areas.  Perform sanitizations in a timely and effective manner in accordance with cGMPs and client procedures, maintaining production schedule.
  • May be required to cross train as a support operator to assist additional manufacturing areas.
  • Maintain organization at all times within the classified areas to ensure equipment segregation, readiness and to prevent any contamination or rejection of batches.
  • Perform routine verification of equipment when unloading autoclaves and setting up aseptic filling machines. 
  • Setup and operate aseptic filling equipment for routine aseptic processes, performed with proper aseptic technique to prevent negative safety, identity, strength, purity and quality (SISPQ) impact to the batch.   
  • Perform routine operations utilizing aseptic formulation and filling equipment in Grade A/B areas.
  • Perform environmental monitoring; including fingertip, contact, and fallout plates.
  • Assist in the training and development of other team members
  • Scheduled weekend overtime will be required
  • Work Environment:  Classified pharmaceutical environment wearing required gowning. Must be able to work safely with materials required to produce pharmaceutical products, including chemicals, compounds, glassware and sanitization solutions.  Must be able to occasionally (1-33% of the time) work in a confined/clustered work space.

What you’ll bring:
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 6 months of previous Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Good communication skills
  • Good documentation skills, including legible handwriting
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Basic math skills
  • Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing practices
  • Knowledge of standard operating procedures, specifications, and job-specific training materials
  • Must be able to understand, speak, read and write English.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.