Dispensing Operator II - Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.

Division Overview:

 

Aurolife was founded in 2008 as part of a group of companies that has a long history of excelling in generic pharmaceutical prouct development and manufacturing.  Aurolife has a 10 year history of extraordinary manufacturing practices in the solid oral dose arena.  The support and expertise of our parent organization has given Aurolife a jump start in building a solid pharmaceutical portfolio very quickly.  The Aurolife family consists of an experienced management team with expertise in manufacturing, R&D, Quality Assurance and Quality control and regulatory affairs.  In addition to several formulations under manufacture, we have a robust pipeline of products.  Aurolife's aim is to provide healthcare at economical prices to make this a healthier world to live in.

Job Overview:

It is the Dispensing Operator's responsibility to ensure that all cGMP materials dispensed (for example API, Excipients, & Packaging & Printing Components) are properly inspected, accounted, stored and recorded as per cGMP requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Clean the dispensing room after the completion of dispensing as per SOP.
• Set up the dispensing room as per Sop’s, and as per specifications in Production Batch Record.
• Document all set up and cleaning in the log book and other pertinent paperwork.
• To dispense the required approved raw material/packaging material from the warehouse as per SOP and Production Batch Record.
• Check information of approved raw material/packaging material as per SOP and Production Batch Record.
• Issue the raw material/packaging material as per Production Batch Record and record the issuance information in Production Batch Record, inventory card and other pertinent paperwork.
• Enforce FIFO (First in First Out) on all material withdrawal.
• Check expiry and retest date of all material before dispensing.
• Store raw material and packaging material at qualified location in the warehouse after dispensing of the material.
• Ensure orderliness and cleanliness of warehouse flooring and storage locations.
• Perform daily calibration of floor scale to ensure that the scale is providing accurate information.
• Check and perform daily inspection of electric forklifts and electric hand trucks.
• Keep the staging area and dispensing room clean during the operation.
• Make sure all paperwork is complete and accurate throughout and after dispensing.
• Perform any and all additional tasks related to the warehouse department as requested.
• Follow company policies, safety procedures, cGMP’s and Standard Operating Procedures.

Qualifications - Skills & Requirements:

• A demonstrated ability to follow written instructions precisely and perform basic math calculations is required.
• He/She should have an understanding/knowledge of cGMP, safety criteria and the ability to learn.

Education & Experience:

• High School Graduate.
• Up to one (1) year of work experience in a pharmaceutical dispensing.

Physical Requirements:WAREHOUSE OR PRODUCTION POSITION – While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to: Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside Medium work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Additional Physical Requirements:Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk:Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer:Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.