Production - Compression - Jr. Operator

Production OSD: Compression Operator

• Compression Machine Operation & Setup: Set up,assemble,and operate high-speed rotary tablet compression presses (e.g.,Fette,Korsch,Cadmach) per Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR) specifications.

• Tooling Management & Care: Inspect,clean,polish,install,and store compression tooling (punches and dies) strictly following SOPs,ensuring proper care to prevent punch tip damage or sticking.

• Process Parameter Control: Monitor and adjust critical compression parameters,including turret speed (RPM),main compression force,pre-compression force,feeder speed,and fill depth.

• In-Process Quality Control (IPQC): Perform routine inline IPQC tests,including tablet weight variation,thickness,hardness,friability,disintegration time (DT),and individual weight monitoring.

• Line Clearance Execution: Execute thorough Type A/B line clearance protocols,machine dismantling,dust extractor cleaning,and bay clearance during product changeovers to avoid cross-contamination.

• Real-Time BMR & Logbook Entries: Record real-time operating data,tablet yield,downtime,compression parameters,and IPQC test results in BMRs and machine logbooks adhering to ALCOA+ rules.

• Troubleshooting & Defect Mitigation: Identify and resolve routine tablet compression defects (e.g.,capping,lamination,sticking,picking,weight variation) during processing.

• Material Handling & Yield Tracking: Manage core granule feeding into hoppers,monitor metal detector/de-duster operations,and track bulk tablet yield and rejection reconciliations.

• Audit Preparedness: Maintain compression bays,tooling rooms,and auxiliary equipment in a continuous state of cleanliness and audit readiness for regulatory inspections (USFDA, MHRA, WHO).

• EHS & Safety Enforcement: Wear mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE),ensure safety interlocks on compression presses are functional,and uphold strict 5S workplace organization standards.