Production Operator

Actalent; Madison (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Operator in Madison, WI. The role involves mixing chemicals, operating equipment, and adhering to GMP regulations. Candidates should have experience in a GMP environment and be detail-oriented. This is a fully onsite position with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a GMP or food/pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience documenting production runs and maintaining batch records.

Responsibilities

• Mixing chemicals for the encapsulation process.
• Monitoring production equipment and documenting readings.
• Cleaning production units after campaigns.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Mathematics

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma

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Job Description

The Production Operator will be responsible for mixing chemicals to facilitate the encapsulation process. This role involves measuring, mixing, weighing, and documenting production runs, as well as cleaning the production suite once the production campaign is complete. The candidate will adhere to GMP regulations throughout their duties.

Responsibilities

• Set up the fluid bed unit by understanding part names and assembling the pump system.
• Operate equipment and units, with comprehensive training provided during this phase.
• Disassemble and clean units after production, ensuring thorough sanitation.
• Handle raw materials, including lifting 55 lbs bags and moving up to 175 lbs drums, often requiring team lifting.
• Monitor the computer during production, taking readings, watching temperature and mixing speed, overseeing pumps, and documenting timestamps and weight checks.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of experience working in a GMP or food/pharmaceutical environment with chemical mixing and adherence to SOPs.
• Experience documenting production runs and maintaining batch records, including weights, temperature checks, and mixing speeds.
• Proficiency in math, particularly with decimals, for chemical addition and calculation.
• High attention to detail.
• High School diploma.
• Reliability and consistent work history.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a cleanroom setting.
• Ability to verify high attention to detail and reliability through references.

Work Environment

The work environment is a clean room setting where operators must use facility-specific shoes and wear lab coats, hairnets, and booties. Uniforms are provided. Operators should be comfortable working with and around hazardous chemicals, including narcotics and other pharmaceutical compounds. Production suites are three stories tall, requiring the ability to climb stairs. After production, suites must be power washed and sanitized before the next campaign. Training occurs on the 1st shift, typically lasting 3-4 months before transitioning to 2nd or 3rd shift. Shift differentials are offered: 6% for the 2nd shift and 10% for the 3rd shift.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.

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