Manufacturing Operator

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Assembly

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

We are searching for the best talent for a Manufacturing Operator to be in Athens, GA.

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science‑based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

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• Competitive pay based on experience, night shift differential, plus an annual performance bonus.
• Full medical, dental and vision coverage, competitive 401(k), HSA/FSA, and company paid Pension plan.
• 120 hours paid vacation, plus 40 hours paid sick leave and an additional 40 hours paid personal leave.
• 2/2/3 schedule with a 3‑day weekend every other week.
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible degree programs.
• $3,000 sign‑on bonus and/or company paid relocation available.

Are you interested in joining a team that is positively impacting patients' lives by ensuring high quality in our pharmaceutical products? Apply today for this exciting role!

Perform duties related to the preparation and manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, and/or medical devices.

• Operating and cleaning production equipment used to produce intermediate or finished products and completing all associated support activities in the production of these products to ensure products are correctly manufactured and removed from defects as required.
• Handling controlled substance in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines including FDA, EPA, OSHA and DEA while maintaining compliance with all company and site policies and procedures and the intent of our Credo.
• Following and accurately completing batch records/logs, SAP transactions and other documentation associated with all production processes to ensure efficient operations and compliance with cGMP and standard operating procedures.
• Transporting materials of varying weight in accordance with established safety guidelines using material handling equipment and additional assistance as required.
• Performing all duties with attention to quality, safety and environmental matters including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, recognizing, reporting, and appropriately responding to hazards in the work area, maintaining proper housekeeping, and properly labeling and storing chemicals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by site leadership.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years’ experience in a related regulated manufacturing industry.
• Able to read, write, and understand basic English and math and effectively work as part of a team.
• Be available for overtime work on a scheduled or emergency basis.
• Available and willing to work biweekly rotating hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 7:00 am shifts, including weekends and overtime (on a scheduled or emergency basis) to support shift operations.

• Standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching with hands and arms, and using hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently required to talk, hear, taste and smell; must have the ability to work from ladders or platforms up to 30 ft in the air and the ability to lift, push or pull up to 40 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to qualify for respiratory protective equipment use.

• 6+ months of work experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or other industry that complies with cGMP environment.
• Knowledge of DCS and SAP systems.
• Basic PC navigation such as the ability to enter data into…