Tablet Manufacturing Operative

Tablet Manufacturing Operative

�7/hour

Skipton

Cubed Resourcing are looking for tablet manufacturing operatives for our client, a highly respective pharmaceutical company based in Skipton. Our client specialises in the production of vitamins and supplements.

The tablet manufacturing technician role covers all areas of the production of tablets within the business. The focus is on both technical and operational aspects of tablet manufacture. The role is a key part of the business and will be expected to contribute in ideas for positive development particularly within tablet pressing technology.

Key Responsibilities in support of the manufacturing and QA technicians:

– Set up and operation of compression machines to compress cores to correct weight, size and hardness ready for coating and/or dispatch.
– Ensure expected output is achieved through optimum machine settings and careful attention to all quality procedures
– Ensure all administration connected with the process is done at the correct time and accurately, reconciling all ingredients and products.
– Work with Site Operations Manager and Site Engineer to ensure all machines are operating correctly. Completing basic running adjustments and reporting all defects/improvement areas as necessary.
– Conduct training for apprentices and junior operatives in order to develop their skills and experience in tablet compression technology.
– Strip down, set up and cleaning of the various machines used to meet set standards.
– Work individually and as part of a team to complete production batches in order to meet targets and deadlines.
– Maintain all work stations and the production area to the required standards following all relevant clean down procedures.
– Conduct the in process control inspections in line with the requirements of the works order.

Additional Responsibilities

– Contributing to dispensing and Blending of powder recipes in line with the recipe provided.
– Prepare solutions for and set up and run a coating machine to film coat various sizes and shapes of cores to achieve the correct weight and appearance.
– Contribute towards the continuous improvement of the manufacturing team and suggest improvements that may lead to increased efficiency and output.
– Ensure all Health & Safety guidelines and quality standards are maintained to the required standard at all times.
– Undertake training in accordance with the objectives highlighted in your personnel training record as agreed with the Site Operations Manager.
– Assist in any other areas as necessary in order to meet customer order deadlines, e.g. Goods in/Dispatch.
– To understand the process of sampling raw material and the associated quality controls.

Key Objectives:

– Achieve daily production targets as provided.
– Successfully complete agreed training schedules by agreed dates.
– Maintain cleanliness of all areas and Machinery to required standards.

The rate of pay for this position is �7 per hour. This is a temp to perm position; you will be employed by Cubed Resourcing for 13 weeks prior to being employed on a permanent basis by the client.

Please apply with a full CV via this job board.