Production Compounder​/Formulator, Production - 3rd shift

Job Description

We are hiring for Formulator I positions on 3rd shift at our manufacturing facility in New Hope, MN. These roles require proficiency in performing most formulation functions within Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) or Life Science Solutions (LSS).

This position pays $26.00-$31.00 per hour based on skills, experience, and qualifications. An additional $2.25 shift pay will be added for a 3rd shift opportunity.

• 3rd shift hours: 10:00pm-6:00am Sun-Thurs

• Prepares batches of raw materials for production processing according to specifications and established procedures.
• Responsible for formulation operations ensuring efficiency and effectiveness (RFT) for both manufacturing and documentation. Ensures that no known defect is passed to upstream processes.
• Responsible for efficient and effective set ups, cleaning and changeovers.
• Obtains materials from inventory and utilizes scales or automated equipment to accurately weight. Cleans and sanitizes processing equipment, tanks, filters, pipes, lines, and pumps.
• Follows hazardous material handling and personal protective equipment requirements, if applicable.
• Trains/coaches others and personally adheres to SOP, cGMP, DEA and Safety compliance. Identifies and communicates compliance, safety and/or quality issues to next level. Perform in-process quality procedures.
• Completes all documentation or logbooks accurately and in accordance with GMP.
• Ensures 5S in area of responsibility and as part of daily work. Participates in and trains others in monthly Quality and PASS audits.
• Participates and/or leads investigations and continuous improvement initiatives as it relates to quality, safety, productivity, and cost, on time deliver or other related duties specific to the department as assigned.
• Ensures personal training is up-to-date in Learning Management System

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Strong math aptitude (calculations, percentages)
• Previous production knowledge and experience
• Demonstrated ability to executes right-the-first-time Batch Records, Log Books, and other documentation in compliance within good documentation practices
• Excellent attendance and work history
• Computer proficiency

• Stand on concrete floors for extended periods of time
• Lift up to 50 lbs frequently
• Ascend and descend stepladders
• Push or pull up to 1200 lbs
• Stoop, squat, and bend
• Reach laterally regularly, and overhead occasionally
• Frequently grasp objects
• Wear negative and/or positive PPE (e.g., dust mask, PAPR) daily for long periods of time
• Must possess sufficient visual and audio acuity to work safely and accurately in an industrial environment
• Must be medically cleared to wear respirators without restrictions

• Required to follow and comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Safety/Housekeeping guidelines
• Possesses knowledge and skills to lead continuous improvement initiatives as well as quality investigations, which may require basic computer skills
• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week

• Service delivery - Understand who your internal and external customers are, identify their needs, and deliver value above their expectations...
• Active collaboration - Seek opportunities to work together across teams, function, business units, and geographies to seek success...
• Demonstrate agility - Proactively identify changes in our environment and act quickly, leading or embracing change...
• Think differently - Create, develop, and implement new ideas, products, services, or processes that involve introducing something new or significantly improving something that already exists...
• Excellent execution - Achieve outstanding results in all aspects of our organization, including our culture, leadership, strategy, and processes...

At Padagis our focus is on health care products that improve people's lives. We are a market-leading generic prescription pharmaceutical company that specializes in "extended topical" medications, like creams, foams, mousses, gels, liquids and inhalable products. It's a great time to join our team because we have a high growth trajectory with now more than 1,300 employees across six locations in the United States and Israel.

We've already established a successful track record of launching first-to-file and first-to-market generic pharmaceutical products that have helped to make prescription products more affordable for patients and reduce costs for the healthcare system. Our team members work in a dynamic environment where opportunity is built on a foundation of honesty and transparency. Please consider joining our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference.

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