Production Operator 1st Shift (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Huvepharma, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated Production Operators to join their dynamic team in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced packaging equipment and contribute to high-quality production processes. Candidates should possess a strong background in machine operation and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Emphasizing safety and quality, this position allows you to make a significant impact while ensuring compliance with industry standards. If you are ready to take your career to the next level in a growing company, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of production operator experience required.
• Experience in a regulated environment is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging and materials handling equipment efficiently.
• Perform quality checks and adhere to safety requirements.
• Accurately document production steps and report deviations.

Skills

Machine/Process Operator Experience

Batching and Packaging Operations

Regulated Environment Experience

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Mathematical Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet Jacks

Scales

Packaging Equipment

Job description

Huvepharma is seeking 1st shift Production Operators for its regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Saint Louis, MO. This is an exciting time due to our growth and continued success, and we have several openings available. Current schedule is 1st Shift, 7am – 5:30pm, Monday – Thursday. Some Friday-Sunday OT hours can be required throughout the year dependent on business needs. Pay based on experience and position responsibilities. Let’s talk!!

We are looking for those with at least 1 – 2 years production based operator experience, and strongly prefer candidates who have machine/process operator experience from a batching, filling, CGMP, and packaging operation. Any experience working in a regulated (example FDA) environment or equivalent is highly desired.

In order to be considered, you must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Execute operations in both process batching and packaging on one complete line. This will include passing skill assessment on all process batching and packaging equipment.
• Demonstrate the skill to be performer and a verifier on executable batch records.
• Execute a batch record without error and pass skill assessment on batch record review during and after completion of a production run.
• Demonstrate the ability to train other employees.
• Become certified as a performer on unloading Bulk Trucks.
• Operate, clean and troubleshoot blending, packaging or pouching equipment.
• Use/operate scales, printers and downstream equipment.
• Ability to use pallet jacks or operate forklifts.
• Stage/Weigh raw materials, packaging components or pouching components allocated to specific lots or units.
• Read and understand instructions in production documents, (records or forms) or protocols.
• Accurately document the completion or verification of production steps in batch records or protocols and equipment area logbooks.
• Strong communication skills with team and supervision.
• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks as required by supervision, (blending, packaging, pouching, cleaning, inspections and others).
• Ability to perform simple math calculations, (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of numbers).
• Conscious of safety and quality regulations, (use of PPE as required).
• Attention to detail and work with little oversight.
• Ability to support cleaning and process validation activities, (blending, primary packaging or pouching of validation lots).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand for long periods. Associate will walk, use hands, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth perception, color identification and visual acuity.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate packaging equipment, materials handling equipment, and monitor downstream equipment for effective operation.
• Perform the work assigned on a daily basis in accordance with the Unit Leader or Production Supervisor instructions and batch record requirements.
• Report all deviations from batch record requirements, SOPs or company policy, or equipment failure immediately to Unit Leader or Production Supervisor.
• Advise Unit Leader or Production Supervisor of needed repairs.
• Accurately complete information required on batch record as the job is being done.
• Clean unit in accordance with SOPs. Ensure the packaging area is monitored between batches to eliminate any possibility of components or supplies remaining in the work area from preceding batches.
• Follow all safety (HSE) requirements. Responsible for adherence to OSHA and GMP.
• Perform quality checks during and between each production batch, such as scale checks, verification of lot number and expiry information and proper net weights of bags.
• Assure samples are taken properly following SOPs.
• Unload bulk shipments in accordance with company SOPs, including appropriate sampling. Unload only after released by Quality Control.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Unit Leader or Production Supervisor.
• Work in controlled and uncontrolled temperature environments.

COMPETENCIES

• Accountability
• Integrity
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Quality Orientation
• Teamwork
• Safety Awareness