OSD Production Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Cranbury, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Shift: 2nd Shift | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, Monday–Friday

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Operator – Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing team in Cranbury, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in pharmaceutical solid dosage manufacturing, particularly with tablets and related production processes.

This position requires experience working in a regulated cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, following SOPs and batch records, operating production equipment, and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing activities within a regulated cGMP pharmaceutical production environment.
• Operate and clean pharmaceutical production equipment used in oral solid dosage manufacturing.
• Perform activities including:
• • Dispensing
  • Granulation
  • Sifting
  • Milling
  • Drying
  • Encapsulation
  • Coating
  • Compression
  • Equipment cleaning
• Set up, operate, dismantle, and clean manufacturing equipment according to established procedures.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), batch records, safety procedures, and GMP requirements.
• Accurately complete manufacturing and production documentation.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure the production area remains compliant with cGMP standards.
• Follow all required personal hygiene and safety procedures.
• Wear appropriate PPE, including partial or full-face protection when required.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Support safe, efficient, and compliant production operations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a pharmaceutical company.
• Minimum 2–3 years of recent, relevant Production Operator experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing is required.
• Hands-on experience with solid dosage processes such as tablet compression, granulation, coating, encapsulation, milling, drying, and sifting.
• Familiarity with cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Strong understanding of SOPs, batch records, safety procedures, and GMP requirements.
• Ability to read and write documentation in English.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to wear required PPE in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A bachelor's degree in physical sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related life-science field is a plus.
• Strong employment stability in pharmaceutical production is preferred.

\nCompany Description

Rigel Networks LLC is a global workforce and technology solutions company committed to connecting talented professionals with rewarding career opportunities. We provide staffing and recruitment solutions across healthcare and other industries, including contract, travel, temporary, and permanent placement opportunities.

Our healthcare staffing team works closely with healthcare professionals and organizations to match qualified candidates with opportunities that align with their skills, experience, and career goals.

At Rigel Networks, we believe in building strong relationships with our candidates and clients through professionalism, integrity, and responsive service. Our goal is to make the recruitment process simple, transparent, and rewarding for everyone we work with.

Join Rigel Networks and take the next step in your career!

Company Description

Rigel Networks LLC is a global workforce and technology solutions company committed to connecting talented professionals with rewarding career opportunities. We provide staffing and recruitment solutions across healthcare and other industries, including contract, travel, temporary, and permanent placement opportunities.\n\nOur healthcare staffing team works closely with healthcare professionals and organizations to match qualified candidates with opportunities that align with their skills, experience, and career goals.\n\nAt Rigel Networks, we believe in building strong relationships with our candidates and clients through professionalism, integrity, and responsive service. Our goal is to make the recruitment process simple, transparent, and rewarding for everyone we work with.\n\nJoin Rigel Networks and take the next step in your career!