Production Operator I (Mon-Thurs 5am - 3:30pm)

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

This position is responsible for performing operations related to the manufacturing and/or packaging of drug products through equipment set-up, operation, clean-up and maintenance in compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.

How you’ll spend your day

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary.  Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments. 
    
•    Responsible for learning the manufacturing and/or packaging process as assigned by following approved batch records (BR), work instructions (WI), standard operating procedures (SOP), etc.
•    Responsible for set up, changeover and operation of various manufacturing and/or packaging equipment including, but not limited to, mixers, granulators, dryers, mills, tablet compression, holder assemblers,  blister formers and sealers, packagers and labelers.
•    Responsible for cleaning of facilities, equipment and utensils as required following SOP’s and WI’s.
•    Responsible for completing documentation as required in the manufacturing and/or packaging of product.
•    Responsible for completing all training requirements and maintaining compliance with all assignments.   
•    Responsible for maintaining work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Batch Record instructions. 
•    Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.

Your experience and qualifications

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered. 

Education/Certification/Experience:
•    Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
•    Strongly prefer previous experience in a manufacturing environment within pharmaceutical, medical device, nutraceutical or food processing industries.
•    Strongly prefer previous experience setting up production equipment and/or running production lines.
•    Requires basic math skills with addition, subtraction, multiplication and rounding numbers.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
•    Experience working with computers (MS Office products) and basic knowledge of MS Office products, LMS, ERP systems, etc.
•    Ability to receive instruction and follow directions.
•    Ability to interact positively with co-workers and management.
•    Ability to communicate effectively with written and oral communication skills.
•    Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
•    Ability to follow cGMP and other regulatory requirements.
•    Ability to operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.

Problem Solving: 
•    Works on assignments that are routine to semi-routine in nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
•    Exercises judgment within specifically defined practices and policies and selects methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
•    Normally receives general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments.
•    May be asked to recommend methods and procedures for problem resolution.

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including: 

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls. 

Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan. 

Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays. 

Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance. 

Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life St