Production Operator

Job Summary

Join West Pharmaceutical Services as a Production Operator and become part of a team producing high-quality components used in healthcare around the world. This is an opportunity to build long-term experience, develop specialized manufacturing skills, and grow your career in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. You will receive hands-on training, work alongside experienced team members, and play an important role in supporting products used across global healthcare.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process trimmed product through washing and drying process per site SOIs and work instructions.
• Ensure that the equipment is set up accurately.
• Ensure continual flow of product through the module from the mold press thru the trim press.
• Operate a mold press to produce molded panels of product following site SOIs and work instructions.
• Operate a manual/automatic trim press as needed following site SOIs and work instructions.
• Process product through any required special treatments such as sort, silicone, chlorination, etc.
• As needed, set up pack scales for weighing and packing of finished product and prepare carton labels for boxing and shipping.
• Alert the Area Supervisor to conditions that may prevent meeting production and quality expectations.
• Accurately maintain all required documentation and paperwork to ensure product traceability.
• Inspect molded/trimmed work to ensure quality product is being produced.
• Move materials into and out of the area as required.
• Properly clean and prep assigned workstations/equipment during and prior to the next available shift.
• Promotes and supports a Lean environment.
• Conforms with and abides by all corporate and site-specific regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required.

Work Experience

No minimum experience required - recent graduates welcome! 2 years of manufacturing experience is preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must possess an acute attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills, i.e. use a mouse/keyboard.
• Ability to apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• General use of computer work station and ability to use SAP commands is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work as a team member and make general decisions within authorized job responsibilities.
• Must be able to train and guide others as required.
• Must be able to read and write in English.

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work standing for up to 12 hours per shift.
• Must have vision corrected or uncorrected at 20/30 or better.
• Must be able to differentiate colors.
• Be able to work near temperatures (250-350 degrees F) for short durations.
• Able to tolerate frequent steam emissions from job-related equipment and functions.
• Must be able to gown into required clothing for a controlled clean room.
• Must also be able to tolerate industrial odors and smells on a frequent basis.