Production Operator

West Pharmaceutical Services; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services is hiring for a production associate to operate and inspect a pharmaceutical production line in Tempe, AZ. The role requires attention to quality, safe operation of equipment, and strict adherence to GMP standards.

The position starts at $17 per hour with potential overtime. Requires a high school diploma or GED and no minimum experience. Training on SOPs and GMPs will be provided, with opportunities to contribute to continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with cGMP purchasing practices, ISO, and medical device manufacturing.
• Able to follow SOPs, GMPs, and DOIs.
• Support Lean Sigma programs and activities towards set targets.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects, assembles parts to quality specifications.
• Operates and maintains production equipment with proper safety.
• Generates labels and ensures accurate packaging and traceability.
• Keeps a clean, safe workstation and environment at all times.
• Communicates issues to Production leadership regarding defects or malfunctions.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

SOP awareness

Lean Sigma

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Working at West means having an opportunity to work by the side of our patients and customers, our global team members and the communities in which we operate – which all help contribute to a Healthier World.

Working at West means having an opportunity to work by the side of our patients and customers, our global team members and the communities in which we operate – which all help contribute to a Healthier World.

At West, we are by the side of patients. The work we do impacts patients’ lives each and every day – our products are a critical part of healthcare delivery and we are proud of the role we play to improve patient health. We work by the side of our team members. We come together as one global team to deliver for our customers and help them address their challenges. We are a diverse, close-knit community of professionals, where everyone has a voice and opportunity to learn and grow through mutual trust and respect. With a 95 year plus history, we have a track record for success, which includes reported sales of $2.14B in 2020. We serve by the side of our community. Giving back is in our DNA—our team members across more than 50 sites globally are involved with hundreds of charities that have special meaning to them through our West Without Borders team member-led giving program.

Job Summary

In this role, you will perform labor along a production line. Operates, inspects, and troubleshoots production line machinery and /or assemblies.

Shift

1st- Sunday-Tuesday, E/O Wednesday 5:45am-6:00pm (Days)

2nd -Sunday-Tuesday,E/O Saturday 5:45pm-6:00am (Nights)

3rd – Thursday- Saturday, E/O Wednesday 5:45am-6:00pm (Days)

4th - Wednesday -Friday,E/O Saturday 5:45pm-6:00am (Nights)

Location: 640 S. Rockford Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281

Starting at $17hr

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Visually inspects, ensures, and assembles parts in process to quality specifications, being aware of critical visual and dimensional defects and determines acceptability of the parts, based on customer specifications.
• Assures accuracy of product packaging and tractability as required, including generating labels, the correct labeling of containers, and accurate part count.
• Operates and maintains production auxiliary equipment utilizing the correct safety precautions.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe workstation and environment at all times.
• Communicates with Production leadership regarding any unacceptable parts and any malfunctions of the production process within their workstation.
• Checks apart counts by weighing and ensuring that scale(s) are set for accuracy.
• Follows all applicable SOPs, GMPs, and DOIs.
• Contributes to continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste.
• Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and safety rules.
• Complies with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Complies with the company’s quality policy at all times
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• May be required to work mandatory overtime and/or irregular hours and/or on irregular days to complete assignments and meet business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Work Experience

• No min required required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience with cGMP purchasing practices, ISO, and medical device manufacturing.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [e-mail] . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening