Machine Operator

Description

SHIFT: 11PM-7:30AM

Required education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor functions of equipment and operate per documented procedures including maintaining operational logbooks
• Provide technicians with symptoms of equipment failures, when required
• Support material handling as necessary
• Maintain segregation of materials and lot and or receiving numbers
• Maintain area in a clean and orderly condition
• Adhere to and demonstrate compliance to all company and department standard operating procedures including but not limited to: GMP, device history record, hazard communication and safety rules
• Utilize written procedures and training to accomplish tasks noted above
• Accept full accountability for product quality
• Report to supervisor or management unsolved problems encountered during the workday
• Maintain complete and accurate records of work-in-process, component inventories and relative documentation
• Under the direction of the Manufacturing Supervisor, the Machine Operator will ensure the smooth operation of the manufacturing equipment according to established specifications, and standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• An operator must demonstrate steady progress in learning all equipment and jobs in the assigned manufacturing area.
• He and or she must also exhibit the ability to follow instructions of supervisor while observing the quality of raw and finished goods before, during and after production.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Candidate must be able to stand to package and label product.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the production line. Candidate will not be responsible to run or operate the production line.
• Support material handling as necessary. Does not required use of forklift or power jack.
• Lifting/moving and carrying products weighing up to 20 pounds
• Candidate supporting a closed production line. No physical contact with hazardous materials or chemicals.
• Safety glasses, hair nets and gloves provided. Candidate must provide steel or composite shoes/boots.
• Must be able to adhere to shift start times and with excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Prior manufacturing experience not required. Training will be provided.

Operator Level 1 Responsibilities:

• Working on the production line, specifically on two bottling lines.
• Loading raw materials into hoppers.
• Packing sealed tray units into boxes.
• Operating box sealers and labelers.
• Entry-level position with tasks like filling hoppers, packing out, and loading trays into tray packers.

Machine Operation Experience:

• CNC Swiss lathe experience is considered transferable, but the position may be too low-paying for candidates with such backgrounds.
• Preference for candidates with machine operation experience, but flexibility and cross-training are emphasized.

Transferable Skills:

• High volume regulated assembly, quality, or test experience can be transferable if the candidate has some machine operation experience.
• The fast-paced nature of the work is a common challenge for candidates.

Raw Materials:

• The raw materials loaded into hoppers are for the end product of thin preps.

Requirements:

• Experience in running production lines or machinery.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (machines run at 185 parts per minute).

Shift Details:

• Currently hiring for the third shift.
• New hires train on the first shift before moving to the third shift due to the lack of a third shift supervisor.

Experience Requirements:

• Candidates from various manufacturing backgrounds are acceptable, including automotive and aerospace.
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., FDA) is preferred but not required.
• All new hires undergo extensive training on company-specific procedures.