Capacity Operator

Capacity Operator

Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best-in-class products and technologies are complemented by our extensive formulation experience, application data and value-added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture.

Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.

Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base.

We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals.

Platinum Rule: We treat others the way they want to be treated
Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making
Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can
Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals
Customer Focus: We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do
Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate

Our People Enjoy a Wide Offering of Employee Benefits, including but not limited to:

• All employees are eligible to participate in our company-wide bonus program
  
• Employees have the choice between three medical plans
  
• 100% company-paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents
  
• Optional Vision Coverage
  
• Fitness and Wellness Programs
  
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  
• Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)
  
• Parental Leave
  
• Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
  
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment-related decisions and business dealings on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

The Capacity Operator at Colorcon’s Chalfont, PA site, works in our production areas and is responsible for manufacturing quality products efficiently, accurately, safely, and on time for our No-Tox business.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Gather raw materials for batch using RF system.
• Weigh off raw materials, pour batches into containers, transfer drummed material into processing vessels, and transfer product to different manufacturing areas while following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Push, pull and transfer vessels and other mobile equipment to various locations in the production area.
• Clean and disinfect work areas by sweeping, mopping, cleaning equipment with solvent, water and caustic detergents, dismantling and reassembling equipment, and entering confined spaces to scrub containers.
• Operate various equipment and instrumentation safely, according to procedure and with little supervision. Equipment may include, but not limited to 3 roll mills, bead mills, vertical post mixers, pumps, forklifts, hand trucks, and RF units.
• Document all batch sheet data and cleaning logs using cGMP quality standards.
• Stage finished products to shipping or finished product transfer point.
• Adhere to safety and quality protocols and procedures.
• Wear the appropriate level of personal protective equipment required for each manufacturing task. This includes wearing hairnets and beard covers, safety glasses, and other necessary PPE.
• Train other operators as needed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing or production experience, preferred.
• Proficient math skills, reading comprehension skills, mechanical aptitude, and dexterity.
• Ability to comprehend detailed written instructions and procedures.
• Must be able to discern colors.
• Possess the physical ability to lift and move 50 lbs. and push or pull up to 1000 lbs. repetitively.
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English.

Schedule: 1st shift, Monday-Friday, 4am-12:30pm

Location:
171 New Britain Blvd
Chalfont, Pennsylvania, 18914
United States

Hourly - 18.00 - 20.00

Colorcon participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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