Pharmaceutical Operator 2nd shift

Bayer AG; Myerstown (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Vision and dental

Job summary

Bayer AG in Myerstown, PA is seeking a Pharmaceutical Operator for the 2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:20 PM). You will perform high-quality manufacturing tasks, operate and maintain equipment, and ensure safety and compliance with cGMP/SOP standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with team members, meeting production schedules, and documenting production steps in SAP/MES and related systems. Overtime may be required based on demand.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Willing to work overtime as production demands.
• Minimum 6 months in motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Minimum 6 months experience with automated inventory systems (SAP/MES/Microsoft).
• Good written and verbal English communication.
• Physically able to operate a forklift and handle packaging equipment.
• Experience in GMP/SOP environments and strong reading of instructions.
• Good math skills and PC literacy for emails and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and PPE usage; comply with SOPs and cGMP.
• Coordinate with operators and supervisors to meet production deadlines.
• Maintain and clean work areas; assist with preventive maintenance.
• Operate and set up equipment, manage material movements and yields.
• Record manufacturing steps and production results in documents and systems.

Skills

English communication

Forklift operation

SOP adherence

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MES

EBR (Electronic Batch Records)

Microsoft Software

Job description

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Pharmaceutical Operator 2nd shift

At Bayerwe’revisionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility.We’redoing it with energy,curiosityand sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing ourcapabilitiesand redefining ‘impossible’.There are so many reasons to join us.Ifyou’rehungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference,there’sonly one choice.

Operator, Pharmaceutical (2nd shift, 3:00 PM – 11:20 PM)

Perform necessary tasks to plan and manufacture high quality products on time and in the right quantitiesin accordance withsite policies and practices.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure safe work environment by following all safety procedures, workplace standards and company guidelines, and ergonomic rules, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), standard operating procedures (SOPs) applying to a particular process or area, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements (OSHA), Lockout Tagout.

Work with the other pharmaceutical operators and supervisors in assignedareatoestablishpriorities and meet deadlines. Meet the production schedules outlined by team and/or Supervision.

Maintain, clean, and organize workareaandparticipatein safety improvement projects. Properly dispose of wasteproductand containers.

Dispense components,operate, clean, set-up, changeover andmaintainequipment and rooms to manufacture products.Clean andmaintainprocess equipment which may include, but not limited to tanks,filler, pumps, blenders, mills, presses, coating pans, etc.

Assistwith technical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance tasks as needed and trained. Take actionto safely reduce equipment setup and changeover times;Initiateand establish equipment operating parameters to maximize production, while meeting all product specifications.

Ensure product quality by performing in-process checks,complying withcGMPs, being alert for unacceptable quality of incoming and outgoing materials,initiatingquality improvements, andparticipatingon quality improvementprojects; Communicatequality and other non-compliance issues to supervisionin a timely manner.

Accurately record on the appropriatedocumentsthe process/manufacturing steps, production results, equipment in-process checks, samplings, cleanings, ingredients used, and any other required cGMP information. Maintain daily production sheets and time sheets forteam.

Review and approve work output for team members by using validated methods.

Perform work, on personal computer (i.e., Business Operating Systems, read and respond to electronic mail in a timely manner, Microsoft Software,etc); Complete, maintain, and update production documentation (both electronic and paper) to perform material movements, material take-outs and yield determinations by following SOPs and utilizing systems as required such as Systems/Applications/Products (SAP), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Electronic Batch Records (EBRs), etc.

Operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment for assigned stocking operations as well as stand up and sit downforktrucksas needed.

Take ownership of training and learning to develop high performance competencies such as technical skills, communication skills, and skills to build a team-oriented culture (i.e. take ownership of training records for self-development and submit to supervision in timely manner, training team members, motivating and supporting team members, sharing knowledge to continuously improve the process, etc.).

Cross train and train other pharmaceutical operators on equipment and processes as needed.

Inform department Administrative Assistant when to order supplies as needed.

Coordinate theutilizationof outside contractors and vendors as needed.

Participate in on-going medical surveillance programs asrequired.

If assigned to Turret Cleaning/Assembly/Maintenance area of manufacturing:

Continuously develop technical skills and abilities tooperateand maintain tablet press equipment, taking ownership of the Turret Management process across a 3 shift (24 hour) operation.

Troubleshoot and diagnose tablet press equipment issues and perform preventive maintenance tasks.

Take actionto safely cleantabletpress, as well as reduce equipment setup and changeover times with tablet press.

Initiate andestablishtablet press operating parameters to maximize production, while meeting all product specifications.

Perform other duties as trained and assigned.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent whopossessesthe following:

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GEDrequired.

Must be willing to work overtime asrequired, based on production demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 6 months experience using motorized & non-motorized material handling equipment.

At least 6 months experience using automated inventory system isrequiredorequivalentcomputer systems (i.e., SAP, MES, Microsoft Software, etc.)

Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Physically able tooperatea forklift truck; forklift truck experience. Demonstrated ability to successfully changeover/set upmultiple pieces of packaging or manufacturing equipment and troubleshooting skills.

Demonstrated ability to work safely in a production environment.

Demonstrated ability to read/interpret/follow instructionsin regard toworkplace documentation, such as SOP’s, Operator Manuals, Work Instructions, etc.

Good mathematical aptitude in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, & metric system.

Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or standard operating procedures (SOP) environment required. Manufacturing experience.

Good PC Skills, including use of e-mail, attaching documents to e-mail. Previousexperience using electronic databases and on-line tools (i.e., but not limited to, Lotus Notes database, Employee Self-Services on-line tools, automated inventory tracking system,etc).

If assigned to Turret Cleaning/Assembly/Maintenance,

Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as an effective team member to support schedule attainment demands, including prioritizing and time management skills

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $26.48-$39.72. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 9/15/26

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Location: United States : Pennsylvania : Myerstown