Process Operator

GlaxoSmithKline; Zebulon (NC, GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Process Operator to join their dynamic team in North Carolina. This role involves operating and maintaining production equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical inclination and a commitment to delivering high-quality products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. With a focus on employee well-being and career growth, this opportunity promises a rewarding career path in the pharmaceutical industry. If you are ready to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Onsite cafeteria

Onsite gym

Health & Wellness clinic

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Pharma/Manufacturing required.
• Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs. of materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate and clean equipment according to SOPs and batch documents.
• Monitor equipment for excessive rejects and resolve minor downtimes.

Skills

Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to analyze data

Mechanical inclination

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

DELTA

SAP

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Site Name: USA - North Carolina - Zebulon
Posted Date: Apr 22 2025

About the Zebulon Site

GSK’s Zebulon site is a global supplier of Respiratory and Solid Dose medicines to patients around the globe and the largest GSK Pharmaceutical secondary manufacturing site in North America. The site is located less than 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh, Wendell, Knightdale, Rocky Mount, Wilson, and Wake Forest.

Key differentiators about GSK and Zebulon:

• Our commitment to inclusion is seen as a critical advantage of ours
• Our focus on cultivating a positive work environment that cares for our employees
• Demonstrated opportunities for continued career growth driven by individual ambition
• Leaders that care about their teams and growth of both individuals and the company
• A priority focused on Safety and Quality
• Clean and GMP compliant work environment
• Onsite cafeteria
• Onsite gym
• Temperature-controlled climate
• Licensed, onsite Health & Wellness clinic

As a Process Operator you will operate, challenge and clean equipment, according to appropriate SOPs, JSAs, and batch documents to deliver high quality products manufactured in a safe way to fulfill the needs of the supply chain. You will monitor equipment for excessive rejects. You will perform all duties in accordance with regulatory and OSHA requirements. You will resolve minor downtime occurrences within performance expectations and identify improvement opportunities to drive business results. You will have the ability to changeover and set up equipment to design specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates, challenges, replenishes consumable supplies, cleans equipment, and all the duties needed by the business in accordance with cGMPs, Batch Documentation, SOPs, ZSPs and JSAs as required and responsible for maintaining inspection readiness of area with minimal supervision.
• Actively participates and owns monitoring equipment for excessive rejects/ stoppages and utilizes performance data to escalate any problems occurring in the area that affects product quality, safety and other aspects of line performance.
• Trained in the GSK Production System standards (i.e., 5s, standard work, problem solving, Gemba, process confirmations, and performance management) towards the goal of Zero Accidents, Zero Defects, and Zero Waste.
• Participates in performance management entry, steps 1-3 of problem solving, and performing/maintaining OSW and 5S.
• Delivers against safety, quality, waste & performance objectives defined by strategy deployment and identifies and recommends areas for process improvement or alternative operating methods to increase efficiency.
• Recognized as an expert on operations/process and possesses the ability to troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment production stoppages.
• Operator possesses considerable knowledge of the job and is reliable and able to produce high quality and high quantity work.
• Utilizes systems/applications required for job performance (i.e., DELTA, my Learning, Free Weigh, DISY, Active Plant, IP21, SAP basic transactions for meeting production supply, etc.).
• Works in coordination with other associates, assistants, and/or technicians to carry out daily job responsibilities, including recognizing and assisting with troubleshooting technical issues and providing information to the next supervisory level.
• Demonstrates the ability to describe the technological theory of operation, product flow through equipment, and able to identify the function and purpose of all sensors, limit switches, and proximity sensors.
• Demonstrates the ability to conduct equipment set up changeovers and start of batch activities to the designed specifications without start up issues.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years Pharma/Manufacturing experience
• Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs. of materials
• Ability to work up to 12.5 hrs. in one shift (If required)

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Ability to work accurately with figures and information.
• Ability to use and analyze data effectively.
• Must be mechanically inclined with the ability to learn the operation, read gauges and instrumentation, and any equipment related to the production of medical devices and/or pharmaceutical products.
• Knowledge of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Competent to perform data entry, utilize computers and HMIs.

Skills:

• Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills
• Basic computer skills and understanding and operational computer skills, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Ability to work accurately with figures and information
• Ability to use and analyze data effectively
• Must be mechanically inclined with the ability to learn the operation, read gauges and instrumentation, and any equipment related to the production of medical devices and/or pharmaceutical products

Traits:
• Visual inspection and attention to detail
• Strong attention to detail and ability to create and follow detailed documentation.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instruction.

Physical Job Requirements:
• Ability to climb, kneel, stoop, balance, crawl, crouch, reach, sit, stand, walk, push, pull, grasp, feel, talk, hear, lift, and perform tasks as defined by the specific role.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to wear gloves, eye protection, and protective clothing as required by the specific job role.

• Ability to learn at a rapid pace to support training module expectations Must be able to work inside a manufacturing environment where there may be exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, and various drug compounds as the specific role mandates.

• Must be able to flow to the work as needed and operate at a high energy fast-paced environment