Production Operator

Production Operator

Location: Walker, Michigan, US

Department: Operations

West is looking for a motivated operator to join our top-quality production team. In this role, you will perform labor along a production line, operate, inspect, and troubleshoot production line machinery and/or assemblies.

• Visually inspect, ensure, and assemble parts in process to quality specifications, being aware of critical visual and dimensional defects and determining acceptability of the parts based on customer specifications.
• Ensure accuracy of product packaging and traceability as required, including generating labels, the correct labeling of containers, and accurate part count.
• Operate and maintain production auxiliary equipment utilizing correct safety precautions.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workstation and environment at all times.
• Communicate with Production leadership regarding any unacceptable parts and any malfunctions of the production process within their workstation.
• Check part counts by weighing and ensuring that scale(s) are set for accuracy.
• Follow all applicable SOPs, GMPs, and DOIs.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste.
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of target metrics.
• Provide a "Customer Service" attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.

• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and safety rules.
• Comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
• Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance.
• May be required to work mandatory overtime and/or irregular hours and/or on irregular days to complete assignments and meet business needs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Able to read and understand procedures, safety sheets, instructions, and policies in English.

• 1-3 years of experience, ideally in manufacturing and/or clean room environment.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with cGMP practices, ISO, and medical device manufacturing.

• None.

• Must tolerate odors, fumes, particulate, and loud noises generated from plastics manufacturing and molding processes.
• Must work constructively in a stressful environment while maintaining company confidentiality.
• Must be able to work in a controlled clean room and/or white room environment requiring special gowning.
• Must stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Requires occasional bending at the waist, twisting, crouching, climbing, kneeling, balancing, reaching (including overhead), pushing, pulling, grasping, holding and manual dexterity.
• Must be able to transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility when necessary.
• Must understand verbal or written directions, including reading English and understanding symbols and warnings.
• Must have good visual acuity; may need to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs.

West is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please email Apply Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or pre‑employment drug screening.