Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Sharp Services; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceutical manufacturing seeks a Machine Operator to ensure the quality of its packaging processes. Responsibilities include operating machinery, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining production documentation. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with attention to detail and basic computer skills preferred.

Qualifications

• One to three months related experience and/or training preferred.
• Previous employment in a cGMP compliant facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively operate a variety of machines and maintain quality of packaging.
• Clear jams, change labels, and maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Record necessary data on machine logs and communicate with team.

Skills

Detail oriented

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Work where your work matters. Sharp works across the world to create unique commercial and clinical packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Our work spans everything from drug development and manufacturing to clinical supplies packaging, labeling, and distribution.

The Machine Operator will be responsible for performing various tasks to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot a variety of assigned machines and will also be responsible for inspecting components to specifications. Operates a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES **include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Effectively operate a variety of machines and maintain quality of packaging within assigned Center of Excellence.

Maintain a constant vigilance to the quality of the packaging process and reports issues when they arise in a timely manner to the mechanic

Clears jams, changes labels, replaces ribbons, films, tape, neck band material, cotton and makes adjustments accordingly.

Records necessary date as required on all machine logs, downtime reports, and material yield logs.

Checks quality Lot# Exp Date of packages in assigned room and assists with equipment challenges.

Reads and understands Human Machine Interface screens and alarms.

Communicate with Line Leader and Material Handlers to ensure all production components are never in shortage.

Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**

This job normally has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: **To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Detail oriented. Basic computer skills and experience with spreadsheets, word processing and database. Previous employment in a cGMP compliant facility is preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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