5th Shift Production Operator

Datwyler; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Town of Middletown is seeking a Production Operator responsible for running packaging equipment in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). This role requires monitoring performance, ensuring safety, and completing assigned tasks efficiently. The position operates on a weekend shift from 11:00 p.m. to 11:30 a.m., following a training cycle in the first shift. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and basic skills in English and arithmetic.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic skills.
• Ability to speak, read and write English to understand procedures and complete documentation.
• Has undergone in-plant training and on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging equipment in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Perform tasks to ensure compliance with GMP and safety standards.
• Train new operators and/or trainees as requested.

Skills

Basic arithmetic skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to understand English procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high‑tech company focuses on high‑quality, system‑critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million.

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Summary/Objective

The Production Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring packaging equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role ensures that products are packaged according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory standards, and company procedures, while maintaining high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency. Moulding & Trimming: Operates manual and semi‑automatic compression moulding/trimming machines in accordance with SOP’s and WI’s to produce moulded sheets of varied products from preform rubber compounds in accordance to productivity standards. Preforms: Pre‑control on rubber compounds in accordance to productivity standards. Washing & Coating: Operates washer, washing lift, container washer, oven, oven lift, coater, and auxiliary machines to support the washing and coating process including in‑process checks in accordance with SOP’s and WI’s to produce rubber stoppers in accordance to productivity standards. Cleanroom: Operates washing, packaging, vision inspection, steam steriliser machines and other auxiliary equipment to support the washing, packaging, inspection, and sterilisation processes including SAP interactions in accordance with SOP’s and WI’s to produce rubber stoppers in accordance to productivity standards. This 5th shift position is a weekend shift, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:00 p.m. to 11:30 a.m. There will be a 1st shift training cycle for approximately four weeks.

Essential Functions

• Work under the guidance of Supervisor or Crew Leader to perform and complete the assigned duties in a timely manner.
• Ensures that equipment are maintained in good and safe working condition and work area is clean, safe and organised.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommends improvements.
• Duly follows organisational and work specific instructions, attends applicable trainings and meetings.
• Fulfils tasks efficiently and in due course. Meets productivity standards (where defined). Can organise and perform work effectively.
• Abides by safety regulations at all times. Promotes safety standards at workplace and in the team. Identifies potential safety risks and reports them actively to line manager.
• Demonstrates initiative to exceed common performance. Flexibly adopts changes in tasks, workplace, or team. Works reliably, keeps agreements. Assumes responsibility for tasks entrusted.
• Is open, respectful, and helpful. Constructively contributes with own skills to problem solving in team. Shares and accepts information and knowledge.
• Participates in department or quality team meetings. Suggests improvements and works alone or with others to implement improvements, as assigned.
• Trains new operators and/or trainees as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One month, in plant training - TQM, SPC, GMO, SOP’s, in conjunction with;
• Six months on the job training
• Ability to speak, read and write English in order to understand operating and other related procedures and to complete all position related documentation.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic skills.
• Performs basic computer skills