Production Operator Level 1

Primary Responsibilities:

• Must be able to operate light production machinery and perform tasks in cleaning machinery, clean rooms, production stations, sort out defect product.
• Must be able to perform basic machine maintenance and operation, will need to move equipment, materials, or products within the facility.
• Prepare manufacturing and packaging room for processes and perform cleaning, material staging and equipment set up.
• Some tasks may include driving a lift truck or other powered equipment.
• Must be familiar with basic machine functions in order to perform the above stated tasks
• Performs prescribed preventive maintenance on equipment per the P.M. charts.
• Follow all established sanitation, safety, legal, quality, process control policies and regulations
• Maintain required company records and forms. Report any defective materials or questionable conditions to the Production Supervisor or Production Manager
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assemble, disassemble, and clean the equipment in between different runs and at the end of the shift
• Complete required documentation
• Adhere to SOPs and other critical procedures and documents
• Assist product development personnel as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Zero (0) to one (1) years of successful experience in an industrial facility
• High school graduate or General Educational Development (GED)/High School Equivalency Certificate or equivalent education or experience; must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Previous machine operating experience in pharmaceutical, food or manufacturing industry would be considered an asset.
• Detailed oriented and able to work independently when required
• Ability to work as an effective team member; includes accepting supervision and assistance from other team members
• Able to read and interpret production orders and other production documents
• Basic understanding of operating a computer

Working conditions:

• Standing for extended periods of time
• Stooping, bending and kneeling occasionally
• Close visual work on PC and controls, determine details and able to distinguish colors
• Able to wear required PPE
• Able to routinely lift 50 pounds
• Exposed to dust operations