Pharmaceutical Production Operator

Pharmaceutical Production Operator
Location: Cranbury, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 2nd Shift — 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday–Friday

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Production Operator to support manufacturing operations within a regulated pharmaceutical facility. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in oral solid dosage (OSD) manufacturing, particularly tablet compression, tablet coating, and granulation.

This position requires hands-on operation, setup, cleaning, and troubleshooting of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment while following established GMP/cGMP procedures, SOPs, batch records, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, clean, and troubleshoot pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Perform tablet compression operations, including equipment setup, operation, in-process checks, and basic troubleshooting.
• Operate tablet compression/rotary tablet presses; experience with Double Rotary presses is highly desirable.
• Perform or support tablet coating operations using pharmaceutical coating equipment.
• Perform wet/high-shear or dry granulation operations, including equipment setup and operation.
• Support related OSD processes such as blending, sifting, milling, drying, encapsulation, and material preparation.
• Complete batch records and manufacturing documentation accurately and legibly.
• Follow SOPs, GMP/cGMP requirements, safety procedures, and applicable manufacturing standards.
• Perform equipment cleaning, line clearance, and area housekeeping.
• Identify and report equipment or process issues and assist with troubleshooting.
• Participate in quality investigations and other manufacturing/quality activities as required.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other site support teams.
• Maintain a clean and compliant manufacturing environment.
• Properly use required PPE and follow all safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing/production.
• Hands-on experience in a GMP or cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Experience with oral solid dosage (OSD) manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Hands-on tablet compression experience required for the primary profile.
• Experience with tablet coating is highly preferred.
• Experience with wet/high-shear or dry granulation preferred.
• Ability to read and understand SOPs and manufacturing instructions in English.
• Ability to accurately complete batch records and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to operate and clean pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Technical Experience

Candidates with hands-on experience in the following areas will stand out:

• Tablet compression / rotary tablet presses
• Double Rotary tablet presses
• Tablet coating machines
• High-shear/wet granulation
• Dry granulation
• Blending, milling, sifting, and drying
• OSD manufacturing equipment setup and troubleshooting
• GMP/cGMP batch manufacturing and documentation

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods, including up to 8 hours during a shift.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE.
• Must follow applicable hygiene, gowning, and safety requirements.

Schedule

Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM–11:30 PM

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• What is your current location?
• What is your per hour pay rate expectations?
• Are you comfortable with a 2nd shift?

Work Location: On the road