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A leading company is seeking a Senior Production Operator in McPherson, Kansas. In this role, you will manage the operation and maintenance of production equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The position involves routine maintenance, data interpretation from control systems, and effective communication with team members. The job requires a high school diploma and mechanical proficiencies, offering hourly wages between $20.61 and $34.35. Join us to contribute to our mission of providing essential medications.
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Why Patients Need You
The Senior Production Operator I is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of assigned production equipment. Performing routine preventative maintenance and repair of production equipment, and operation of the equipment during manufacturing.
How You Will Achieve It
Self-motivated with ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Work in a clean manufacturing environment, requiring special garments to be worn. Demonstrate proficiency in gown/de-gown (i.e. aseptic) process.
Responsible for the proper operation of production equipment. Perform machine set-up, repairs, adjustments, changeovers, emergency repair/replacement, and preventative maintenance on production equipment per the applicable procedures.
Interact and interpret data from production equipment computerized control systems and displays.
Responsible for equipment efficiency, downtime, and scrap rate.
Adhere to all safety requirements (e.g. PPE, LOTO, etc.) and process step requirements (e.g. SOP, Batch Records).
Communicate recommendation and plan of action for equipment repair to supervisor.
Communicate and inform management of all safety and/or quality issues.
Communicate effectively with team members and management to achieve production deliverables and schedule adherence.
Support the Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) activities (e.g. Continuous Improvement (CI),Standard Work (SW), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) including tracking metrics).
Qualifications
Must-Have
Requires High School Diploma (or Equivalent).
Problem solving mindset.
Possess necessary mechanical skills to perform the required machine set-up, repairs and adjustments in order to keep equipment operating efficiently.
Proficiently operate/maintain various standard maintenance tools/equipment including basic hand and power tools, multi-meters, and other mechanical equipment.
Ability to read, interpret, and perform job duties described in operating procedure, product batch records, and other equipment related documentation (e.g. vendor manuals, P&ID, schematics, drawings, etc.).
Nice-to-Have
Relevant pharmaceutical experience.
Technical school/ Auto Mechanic Program Certificate and/or Industrial maintenance/repair experience.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Stand 8-12 hours per shift, sit 2-4 hours per shift, use computer terminal 1 hour per shift.
Change into area required garments (i.e. scrubs, shoes, PPE, safety glasses) 2-3 times per shift.
Work around moving/rotating equipment, work around chemicals, work in hearing conservation area, work on knees or non-standing position occasionally for repairs. Requires physical activity for equipment repair, adjustment and operation of equipment.
Respond to visual/audible warning and alarm indicators, respond to color or other visual indicators.
Walk on floors/catwalks, climb stairs/ladders
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Scheduled 4 12 hour shifts weekly with a scheduled off day
Scheduled off one Friday monthly
Will work weekends and holidays as needed
Typical start/end time: 6pm to 6am (night shift)
Ability to work overtime as required.
No travel required.
Other job details:
Work Location Assignment:On Premise
Last Date to Apply for Job: May 27, 2025
Eligible for Relocation Package – NO
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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