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

Stryker; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Cary, IL is seeking a Mixing Room Operator to operate production mixing equipment and process materials into bulk drug and cosmetic product solutions. You will follow work instruction sheets or Product History Records and maintain cGMP compliance while documenting methods with precision.

The role requires eye for detail, ability to work 11:00pm-7:00am Sunday through Thursday with overtime as needed, and you will interact with technicians and engineers to improve shift

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with Excel and Word for documentation and data entry.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and basic electrical/mechanical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain mixing production lines in proper working condition.
• Verify labeling, release materials, and manage batch lots.
• Conduct line changes, sanitizing, and CIP/COP procedures when needed.
• Enter data into computer systems and ensure cGMP compliance.
• Assist with minor repairs and support engineering for validations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

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

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.

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.

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World's Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility Remote - Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based - You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite - Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Hybrid - You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.