Senior Compression Operator

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Compression Operator to join our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. The role involves operating tablet compression equipment in a GMP environment, ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Set up, clean, and perform change‑over activities on tablet compression machines using hand tools and replace machine parts as required.
• Operate one machine or a portion of the production line under supervision, following standard operating procedures and production targets.
• Document all process steps, capture data, complete logbooks, batch records and other required forms.
• Ensure finished product receipt from vendors is recorded accurately and excess material is accounted for.
• Maintain a clean production area and equipment in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines.
• Support continuous‑improvement initiatives and assist in preparing manufacturing reports.
• Comply with safety, quality, environmental and regulatory policies (cGMP, FDA, DEA, OSHA).

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience operating tablet compression machines in a GMP pharmaceutical setting.
• Practical knowledge of machine setup/change‑over, tooling (punches and dies), compression parameters, in‑process controls, troubleshooting, cleaning and documentation.

Required skills

• Tablet compression machine operation
• Machine setup and change‑over
• Tooling (punches and dies)
• Adjustment of compression parameters
• In‑process control monitoring
• Troubleshooting equipment issues
• Cleaning and sanitation procedures
• Documentation and record‑keeping in GMP environments
• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA, DEA and OSHA regulations