Forklift Operator

Nemera is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of drug delivery devices for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and generics industries. With locations worldwide, some of our services and products include eyedroppers, pumps, valves, inhalation devices, airless dispensers, and auto-injectors.

12 hour Days shift - 6am - 6pm

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow all safety procedures, including the use of PPE as required.
• Respond to alarms, identify, and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain neat and orderly staging areas.
• Move inventory to various locations manually and by operating mechanical equipment, including forklift, pallet jack, and handcart.
• Maintain proper documentation for materials, including batches, material changes, and material locations.
• Maintain tools and components needed to perform tasks per current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Assist with physical inventory and perform cycle counts.
• Stage resins and components to work orders and allocate materials to appropriate production areas.
• Daily cleaning for all Blender / Dryer filters.
• Maintain all Blenders / Dryers to ensure they remain full and working properly.
• Complete all needed paperwork in a timely manner, Lot changes, Job verifications, Material verification report, Two-hour check list, etc.
• Complete proper restocking of materials.
• Plan so material and color changes happen in a timely manner, according to production schedule.
• Communicate potential shortages to Warehouse Leadership and Production.
• Verify back flushed materials are issued properly.
• Control and maintain scrap generated by production.
• Perform line clearances outside of the clean room.
• Fill out inventory tags for restock of material after orders are complete.
• Assemble cartons and containers using appropriate hand tools.
• Assist with Package and seal molded and/or assembled product per company and customer specifications as needed.
• Verify labels and product stacked on skids per lot information and product specification.
• Ensure proper performance of equipment pertaining to resins and materials.
• Clean and maintain auxiliary material handling systems and support equipment, including gaylords and grinders.
• Maintain housekeeping of material loading areas and airlock.
• Support lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan so materials and color changes happen in a timely manner, according to production schedule.
• Perform Line clearances outside of the clean room.
• Maintain neat and orderly warehouse and staging areas, “5S”.
• Move inventory to various locations manually and by operating mechanical equipment, including but not limited to forklift, pallet jack, and handcart.
• Package, Label, and stack product on skids per Lot information and product specification.
• Report any out of line conditions, damaged equipment to Supervisor or Maintenance.
• Retrieve packing material from warehouse.
• Support and maintain all policies of the company including but not limited to Health and Safety Requirements, GMP and standard work procedures, Continuous Improvement & ISO Standards,
• Operate packaging equipment as required per product specifications and/or work instructions.
• Complete Packaging auxiliary equipment (TPM) Total Productive Maintenance activities as needed.
• Follow instructions as required per s and visuals.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong math, reading, and communication skills.
• Certified to operate fork truck, pallet jack, and other material handling equipment.
• Able to frequently lift up to 55 lbs

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/

SKILLS:

• Experience in inventory best practices preferred.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications required and SAP experience preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works in a clean manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include moderate noise levels

POSITION RANGE: $19.50 - $22.00 USD Hourly

Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.