US - Manufacturing Operator

Job Title

Manufacturing Technician 3 / Manufacturing Production Operator (posting may yield better results with this title)

Base Pay: $22/hr.

1st Shift: 6am-2:30pm, Monday - Friday

• Minimum Education:
  
  High School
• Preferred:
  Associate’s degree in Chemistry or any "hard science"
• Preferred: SAP (willing to train)
• Clean Shave
• Lab experience – wet chemistry: pH solutions, conductivity, stoichiometry
• Department deals with manufacturing large‑scale buffers

• Manufacture products according to established protocols and perform operations in support of the group, department and company

• Operate processing equipment
• Set‑up equipment ensuring operations are consistent with current operating procedures
• Identify malfunctions in equipment operation and, with appropriate approval, take corrective actions such as reconfiguring equipment, adjusting set points or operating parameters
• Report equipment failures and work with repair personnel to correct problems

• Set‑up and prepare products according to current manufacturing procedures
• Perform routine analytical tests to ensure processes are in control
• Transport chemicals and equipment to and from processes using pumps/piping, fork trucks, pallet jacks, or dollies
• Ensure quality and quantity of product throughout production process
• Clean‑up equipment and working areas after production operations
• Coordinate appropriate disposal of waste and complete compliance documentation

• Communicate the status of production operations/equipment and bring deviations to the attention of supervisor
• Provide a complete and accurate batch record at the conclusion of production operations consistent with quality guidelines, including Non‑Conformance Reports (Client) if applicable
• Enter hours worked and raw materials used into SAP
• Ensure all applicable log books have been filled out completely as required by current procedures

• Follow production procedures and safety policies at all times
• Use, clean, and store all personal protective gear appropriately
• Label all in‑process equipment and containers properly
• Take the necessary action to resolve any unsafe conditions
• Participate in required safety and quality training and other related activities
• Maintain good housekeeping in laboratory and working areas

• Improve manufacturing processes through application of experience and scientific principles
• Participate in process improvements under the guidance of a supervisor or team member
• Help in the training of individual co‑workers
• Give technical direction as necessary during operations
• Independently conduct investigations and implement ideas to develop processes and technology