Operator Technician (Vernon Hills)

Socket.dev; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemera is seeking an APU Operator I in Vernon Hills, IL to operate molding, assembly, or packaging equipment and ensure products meet customer specifications. You will package, label, inspect for defects, and input daily data into the production system while maintaining 5S standards and Lean initiatives.

The role requires standing for long periods, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and compliance with GMP/ISO guidelines. Night shifts offer a 10% differential.

Qualifications

• Basic math is required for daily tasks.
• Proficiency with basic PC operations.
• Prior experience with shop floor data entry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding, assembly or packaging equipment per specifications.
• Package and label products per customer specs.
• Enter daily production and scrap data into the system.
• Move products to designated areas in WIP and airlocks.
• Perform visual inspection and report defects to Cell Leader.

Skills

Basic math skills

PC skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

The APU Operator I is responsible for the packaging of molded and/or assembled components per company and customer specifications

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate Molding, Assembly or packaging equipment as required per Product specifications.
• Package & label product per customer specification
• Perform visual inspection to identify gross defectsand confirm product meets customer specifications
• Report identified visual defects to Cell Leader
• Enter daily production and scrap data into BMS
• Complete production and workstation documentation as required
• Move products to designated areas in WIP/ airlocks
• Order components through SAP from warehouse, scan WIP components with RF gun (Cell Lead Duties)
• Supply assembly machines with components (Cell Lead Duties)
• Completion of LRPs, including opening and closing of lots, ensuring all paperwork is mistake free.
• Maintain clean workspace and 5S Standards in work areadaily/weekly/monthly
• Maintain Lean initiatives and participate in lean projects
• Provide suggestions and take active role in Process Improvements to eliminate non-value-added activity
• Support and maintain all policies of the company including but not limited to ISO Standards, Health and Safety
• Requirements, Continuous Improvement, GMP and standard work procedures
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent (preferred)
• Able to frequently lift up to 50lbs.
• Stand and walk 90% of shift
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab and climb
• Satisfy vision testing requirements of the job

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Basic math skills
• PC skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a clean manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include moderate noise levels

PAY RANGE:$18.50 USD - $20.00 USD Hourly, if working on a night shift, you will receive a 10% shift differential

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

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.