Production Operator II / III

NOW HIRING: Production Operator II / III – Oral Solid Dosage Manufacturing.
Location: Cranbury, NJ
Shift: 2nd Shift | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing – Oral Solid Dosage.

We are seeking an experienced Production Operator II / III with hands-on experience in oral solid dosage/tablet pharmaceutical manufacturing within a cGMP-regulated environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform solid-dosage manufacturing activities including dispensing, granulation, sifting, milling, drying, encapsulation, coating, and compression.
• Set up, operate, clean, and troubleshoot cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Execute scheduled commercial and non-commercial manufacturing activities safely and efficiently.
• Follow approved SOPs, Batch Records, safety procedures, and cGMP requirements.
• Complete batch records and manufacturing documentation accurately and legibly.
• Maintain clean and organized cGMP production areas.
• Participate in quality investigations as required.
• Work closely with Production Management and site support teams to meet production schedules.
• Follow all required PPE, safety, and cleanroom procedures.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision while maintaining production and quality standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.
• 2–3+ years of current Production Operator experience.
• Hands-on experience in a regulated pharmaceutical solid-dosage/tablet manufacturing facility.
• Direct experience with multiple solid-dosage processes such as:
• Dispensing
• Granulation
• Sifting
• Milling
• Drying
• Encapsulation
• Coating
• Compression.
• Experience operating, setting up, cleaning, and troubleshooting pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Strong understanding of cGMP, SOPs, batch records, safety procedures, and good housekeeping practices.
• Ability to read and write technical/manufacturing documentation in English.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to stand for an eight-hour shift and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including partial and full-face respirators where applicable.

IMPORTANT:
This position specifically requires oral solid-dosage/tablet pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.

❌ Candidates with primarily chemical manufacturing, nutraceuticals, or general compounding experience without solid-dosage pharmaceutical production experience will not be considered.