Description: Entry level position in the Compression department. The Compression Operator is responsible for the set-up and operation of the compression machine in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures and maintaining 100% cGMP and compliance to ensure the production of quality products. Essential Functions: + Responsible for in-process checks like average weight, thickness, hardness, friability and individual tablet weight, etc. + Starts “B” and “A” cleaning compression rooms. Ensures IPQA process is followed. + Checks and verifies the ingredient weighed in Mixing & Granulation against the PBR entries, reports any discrepancy to Supervisor or designee. + Maintains the weighing scales neatly and cleanly to check the calibration status. If the calibration status is out of due date, inform Supervisor. + Responsible for area cleanliness of the compression room and machine. + Checks the tablets for physical defects like sticking, chipping, capping during the entire run of compression. + Responsible for online documentation in all Compression operations. Checks and reviews batch records for accuracy. + Properly identifies the blend and tablet rejections and segregates them from the good compressed tablets. + Informs supervisor or group leader of any issues during the compression process including abnormal machine operation. Additional Responsibilities: + Other duties as assigned.