Mixer Operator III – 3rd Shift – $26.20/hr + $2.00 Shift Premium

Stryker; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is hiring a Mixing Room Operator in Cary, NC for an on-site night shift (11:00pm–7:00am, Sun–Thu). You will operate production mixing equipment to create bulk drug and cosmetic solutions, following SOPs and maintaining cGMP compliance.

The role requires attention to detail, strict documentation, and ability to work with minimal supervision while coordinating with technicians and engineers to ensure quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Eye for detail and ability to follow work instruction sheets and Product History Records.
• Must adhere to cGMP practices and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain proper clean status of Mixing production lines.
• Verify license plates and status labeling; set up and close open lots; release materials for production.
• Rotate stock per FIFO SOP and reconcile product after a run.
• Operate HMI and troubleshoot basic mix systems; disassemble/reassemble lines.
• Perform cleaning of parts, operate CIP/COP, and handle line changeovers.
• Work safely and ensure equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and compliant with GMP.

Skills

Eye for detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Schedule

11:00pm – 7:00am, Sunday – Thurs, OT as needed

Position Summary

The mixing room operator is responsible for operating production mixing equipment to process materials into bulk drug and cosmetic product solutions. Must be able to follow work instruction sheets and or Product History Records and adhere to cGMP practices. Must have an eye for detail and be capable of accurately documenting production mixing methods in compliance with regulatory/legal requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for proper setup and clean status of Mixing production lines
• Verify proper license plates and status labeling; set up and close open lots; verification that raw materials have been released for production prior to use.
• Practice stock rotation per FIFO SOP
• Reconcile product at the end of a production run
• Operate HMI’s to perform basic trouble shooting and operating mix systems
• Disassembly and reassembly of lines
• Manual parts washing
• Operate CIP’s and COP- Clean Out of Place on all disassembled parts in cop washer
• Setups and changeovers on all lines
• Work in a safe manner, and insure that production equipment is cleaned and sanitized in a safe working condition.
• Assist technicians with minor/major repairs of equipment
• Conduct self in a courteous and professional manner and follow the standard set by the Sage Culture.
• Works with minimum supervision
• Ensure compliance to the current GMPs throughout the manufacturing process
• Work with department coordinators, lead persons, engineers, and departments to improve shift effectiveness, increase productivity, reduce costs and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Accurately enter data into computer and Flexnet
• Assist in mechanical, and pneumatic failures of ancillary machines and repair in a timely manner
• Assist engineering with cleaning validations/ protocols
• Perform material handling functions including use of forklift, pallet jacks, lifting devices, cutting tools and related material handling equipment
• Proficiency at clean room practices

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+yrs of experience in a manufacturing environment
  

Preferred

• Suggest and make modifications to equipment to increase productivity and reduce overall costs
• Possess personal computer skills.(Excel, word)
• Preventive maintenance work on ancillary equipment
• Electrical/ mechanical experience
  

Physical Requirements

Standing, Walking, Stairs, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Crouching, Reaching, Handling, Talking, Hearing, Visual Activity, Near Acuity, Color Vision, and able to lift up to 50 lbs.

$26.20/hr + $2.00 Shift Premium plus bonus potential and benefits.

Travel Percentage: 0%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.