Formulation Operator - 2nd Shift & Weekends at AstraZeneca

Posted in Other about 6 hours ago.

Location: Newark, Delaware





Job Description:

Key Accountabilities:


Follow cGMP's, SOPs and site safety procedures, as well to follow good housekeeping rules.


  • Communicate and work collaboratively within a team to achieve operational delivery within a complex or multidisciplinary production environment to meet monthly/weekly demand requirements



• Demonstrate ability to properly operate equipment, perform equipment set-up/change-over/clean-ups, assist in


Preventative maintenance and perform minor equipment troubleshooting in a safe and efficient manner.


• Verify raw materials, components and products meet the product specification and are available to meet the agreed


production schedule


• Responsible for visual inspection, cleaning (including quarterly cleanings) and tightening of equipment.


• Use Standard Work Instructions and advance issues and opportunities to improve. Responsible for execution and


improvement of changeover of formulation assets including, assembly / disassembly, and center line adjustment to


optimize equipment performance, where appropriate.


• Provide ownership of the process & equipment performance (OEE).


• Use a continuous improvement approach, alerts supervision of any irregularities in procedures or equipment operations.


Partner with other Operators/Mechanics/Technicians/Facilitators/Engineers to correct.


• Accountable for accurately and contemporaneously documenting formulation and cleaning activities in batch


records/electronic batch records, paper or electronic Logbooks, and within applicable performance tracking systems


(Traksys, Discoverant, etc.)


• Can lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull large vessels and carts, and transfer full drums off of and onto a pallet.


• Use a pallet jack to transport pallets.


• Must be comfortable wearing a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) while working in the process area.


• Attend regular SHE, GMP, PET (FIT) and Site meetings.


• Able to work other shifts, weekends, alternative schedules when production demands require.


• Able to perform duties with minimum supervision.


• Able to demonstrate good social skills and work in a robust team environment, with other operators,


mechanics, technicians, supervision and project management with the goal of completing planned production and


furthering Newark Site and AstraZeneca initiatives.


Essential Requirements:


> High school or GED required


> Minimum of 0-1 year of relevant experience


AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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