Production Operator

JRS PHARMA; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer as a Production Team Operator in Cedar Rapids, IA. This full-time role involves operating equipment, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Ideal for individuals with attention to detail and a passion for production.

Qualifications

• Previous production experience in a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment necessary to properly process and package finished products.
• Maintain accurate and complete records and charts.
• Train new operators.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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JRS Pharma offers an exciting night shift Production Relief Operator opportunity at our MCCI facility in Cedar Rapids, IA. If you have an eye for detail, professional style, and a passion for manufacturing, we want you on our team.

JRS Pharma is a leading manufacturer of excipients, offering a complete portfolio of solutions for the global health science industry. Our excipients portfolio includes high functionality excipients, binders, disintegrants, lubricants, functional fillers, thickeners, stabilizers, carriers, and coatings. In addition to our wide range of excipients, we offer excellent technical support and biopharma services to address the needs and formulation challenges of our customers.

We are dedicated to serving the health science industry worldwide. Founded in 1878, the JRS Group has over 140 years of experience. Our R&D centers, production sites, sales offices, technical support team, and award-winning customer service team offer our customers the most cost-effective and fast time-to-market solutions.

Job title: Production Team Operator

Work Location: JRS Pharma LP - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Division/Department: Production

Reports to: Production Manager

? Full-time

? Nonexempt

Position Summary:

The Production Team Operator operates processing, packaging, computer control system, and material handling equipment to safely produce quality products in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate all equipment necessary to properly process and package finished products
• Load, unload, store, sample, and transfer raw materials, finished products, and miscellaneous items
• Maintain equipment through proper lubrication, minor repairs/adjustments; report all malfunctions and needed repairs
• Perform all required "in process" tests and adjustments
• Maintain accurate and complete records and charts
• Routinely sanitize and clean plant equipment and facilities
• Review Batch Manufacturing Records for completeness and accuracy
• Ensure all paperwork and forms are available and completed for their shift
• Perform material handling duties in accordance with all applicable OSHA and EPA standards
• Communicate effectively with all team members
• Participate in safety, quality, and productivity improvement projects
• Execute other responsibilities and projects as required
• Train new operators
• Fill in for overtime requirements including vacation, sick leave, training, and others as needed

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous production experience in a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing plant
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office / control system experience

Physical Requirements:

• Overtime as required
• Must be physically capable, as the job includes lifting and moving (~60 lbs)

Compensation details: $28.45 per hour

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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