Forklift Operator - Days

Nemera; Buffalo Grove (IL); In loco; USD 27.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Nemera is seeking a production/material handler to support packaging and material movement in a clean manufacturing environment in Buffalo Grove, IL. The role requires operating forklifts and pallet jacks, maintaining accurate material documentation, and assisting with inventory control.

The position emphasizes strict adherence to GMP, safety procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives. The shift runs 12 hours from 6am to 6pm, with potential for line clearance and upkeep of equipment

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Follow all safety procedures, including the use of PPE.
• Respond to alarms, identify, and troubleshoot issues.
• 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.
• Assist with physical inventory and perform cycle counts.
• Plan material and color changes according to production schedule.
• Report any out of line conditions or damaged equipment to Supervisor or Maintenance.

Conoscenze

Math skills

Reading skills

Communication skills

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Forklift

Pallet jack

Descrizione del lavoro

With sales of €700m and 3,300 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

Job Description

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 ID sheets and visuals.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Why Join Nemera?

At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives.

Know someone at Nemera? We have a Referral Program so, be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position!

POSITION RANGE:$19.50 - $22.00 USD Hourly(This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

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.