Finishing Operator

West Pharmaceutical Services; Petersburg (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite position

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services is a global leader dedicated to improving patient lives, with a long history of supporting injectable medicines worldwide. This onsite role supports finishing material processing under the area manager's direction.

The position offers First, Second, or Third shift (6:30 AM–2:30 PM; 2:30 PM–10:30 PM; 10:30 PM–6:30 AM, Thurs-Sun) with duties including washing, processing purcoat/parylene, autoclave and bake, quality checks, packing, and safe operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work in a manufacturing setting.
• Lean Sigma knowledge preferred.
• Strong reliability and attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Wash items and cool on tilt table.
• Process purcoat/parylene products.
• Autoclave and bake; further cure rubber with heat/steam.
• Ensure silicone-stoppers meet specs and inspect for defects.
• Weigh, pack, and inspect quality rejects.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow safety rules.

Skills

Computer skills

Safety focus

Good communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life‑saving and life‑enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

In this role, the job holder will be responsible for processing material in accordance with applicable work and manufacturing instructions and direction from the area manager of the respective Finishing department.

Shift

Applicants may be considered for either First, Second, or Third shift.

1st Shift: 6:30 AM—2:30 PM I Monday-Friday

2nd Shift: 2:30 PM—10:30 PM I Monday-Friday

3rd Shift: 10:30 PM—6:30 AM I Thursday-Sunday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Washer and tilt table – wash item and then cool on tilt table.
• Processing purcoat/parylene product.
• Autoclave and bake, further curing of rubber through heat and steam.
• Silicone‑stoppers are silicone coated per customer specifications.
• Pep II‑stoppers treated in chemical solution.
• Metal Detection‑stoppers are scanned for metal particles.
• Weigh up and packing.
• Belt D-disk.
• Reinspection of Quality Inspection rejects.
• Use good housekeeping practices to maintain a clean, orderly and safe work area.
• Follow all safety rules and safety procedures.
• Performs other duties, as assigned based on business needs.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Work Experience

• No min required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer skills.
• Solid language skills, both written and spoken.
• Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
• High degree of reliability, sense of duty and responsibility, in particular recognition as well as proactive acceptance of tasks to be completed.
• Very high quality consciousness and careful way of working.
• Ability to work in a team, in particular independently supporting colleagues.
• Customer‑oriented thinking and acting.
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication skills.
• Very good ability to concentrate.
• Safety focus.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Physical Requirements

Medium‑Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work in a fully continuous shift system.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, e.g., standing and sitting for long periods of time, lifting and carrying heavy loads of up to 20 kg, walking long distances, etc.

What We Offer

This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days per week

No relocation is provided for this opportunity

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 send an email to [e-mail].

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.