Production Machine Operator III

Swiss American CDMO; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss American CDMO in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Production Machine Operator to support cGMP manufacturing. You will start, monitor, and adjust packaging lines, inspect finished goods, and assist with labeling, palletizing, and line clearance.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years on production lines in a cGMP setting, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Good English, math, and trouble-shooting skills are essential; OT may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Production Machine Operator in a cGMP environment.
• At least 4 years of total experience in production or packaging within a cGMP environment.
• Technical or mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Experience operating at least five different production or packaging machines, including Simplex.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Start machine and observe operation to detect malfunctions.
• Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor.
• Makes minor adjustments or repairs such as opening valves, changing dies, setting guides, or clearing damaged product containers.
• Inspects filled containers to ensure packaging per specifications.
• Feeds product to conveyors or hoppers and unloads packaged product.
• Counts supplies on spindles or in hopper.
• Assists with labeling, palletizing, and line clearance.
• Palletizes finished goods and moves pallets to QC lane.
• Performs OT as required and supports QC on lot numbers.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Follow instructions

English communication

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Simplex machine

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate - CARROLLTON, TX 75006

Essential Duties and responsibilities:

• Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine.
• Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor.
• Makes minor adjustments or repairs such as opening valves, changing forming and cutting dies, setting guides, or clearing away damaged product containers.
• Inspects filled container to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications.
• Feeds product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices, and unloads packaged product.
• Counts supplies on spindles or places supplies in hopper or other feeding devices.
• Positions and holds container in machine and depresses pedal, presses button, or moves lever to clean, glue, label, sew, or staple container.
• Makes sure machine is clean and helps in putting machine together.
• Connects the bulk tank to machine and verifies lot number and expiration with batch ticket.
• Start of production follows steps in BT (line clearance and opens line.)
• Makes sure Lot number is printing correct on material.
• Changes Lot number during runs and verifies with QC and team lead.
• Assist packers in labeling boxes if necessary.
• Palletizes all finished good and moves pallets to designated QC lane.
• Checks all finished good for leakers, miss prints or any discrepancies during production.
• Keeps count of finished goods produced by operator and submits information to team lead at end of the shift.
• Assembly/Disassembly of five or more machines in production
• Other duties may be assigned.

QualificationsEssential Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Production Machine Operator in a cGMP environment (pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, FDA-regulated, or skincare).
• At least 4 years of total experience in production or packaging within a cGMP environment.
• Technical or mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Experience operating at least five different production or packaging machines, including Simplex.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to perform basic calculations related to production (e.g., yields, cycle times).
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve minor equipment malfunctions.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. Employees will be required to perform overtime (OT) duties as requested by their manager.

Candidates selected for employment will be required to complete a pre-employment screening, including a drug test, employment verification, and education verification.