Production Operator 3d Shift

Datwyler Group; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Datwyler, a leader in elastomer components for healthcare and industrial markets, seeks a Production Operator to operate packaging equipment in a pharmaceutical GMP environment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency while adhering to company procedures.

You will work in a cleanroom, handling washing, packaging, inspection and sterilization processes, and you will participate in SOPs, trainings, and continuous improvement initiatives as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and English literacy required.
• Ability to understand operating procedures and document accordingly.
• Basic arithmetic and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate washing, packaging, vision inspection, steam sterilizer and related equipment.
• Follow GMP, SOPs and safety regulations to produce quality outputs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and report issues promptly.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in trainings.
• Train new operators as requested and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high‑tech company focuses on high‑quality, system‑critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million.

Our employees are the heart of Datwyler – we treat each other with respect, trust and appreciation. We have strong roots and values that have been well established in our 100‑year corporate history.

Summary/Objective

The Production Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring packaging equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role ensures that products are packaged according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory standards, and company procedures, while maintaining high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Essential Functions

Cleanroom: Operates washing, packaging, vision inspection, steam sterilizer machines and other auxiliary equipment to support the washing, packaging, inspection, and sterilization processes including SAP interactions in accordance with SOP’s and WI’s to produce rubber stoppers in accordance to productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all safety rules in accordance with SOP’s, GMP as well as federal, state and local safety regulations. Expected to demonstrate our Company values and Code of Conduct.
• Regular attendance and punctuality required in order to meet production needs of customers. Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary).
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality. Works conscientiously and accurately, recognizes details. Identifies problems in time and strives to solve to solve them. Collaborates on DPS initiatives for continuous improvement. Works under the guidance of Supervisor or Crew Leader to perform and complete the assigned duties in timely manner.
• Ensures that equipment are maintained in good and safe working condition and work area is clean, safe and organized.
• Monitors equipment performance and recommends improvements.
• Duly follows organizational and work specific instructions, attends applicable trainings and meetings.
• Fulfils tasks efficiently and in due course. Meets productivity standards (where defined). Can organize and perform work effectively.
• Abides by safety regulations at all times. Promotes safety standards at work place and in the team. Identifies potential safety risks and reports them actively to line manager.
• Demonstrates initiative to exceed a common performance. Flexibly adopts changes in tasks, work place, or team. Works reliably, keeps agreements. Assumes responsibility for tasks entrusted.
• Is open, respectful, and helpful. Constructively contributes with own skills to problem solving in team. Shares and accepts information and knowledge.
• Participates in department or quality team meetings. Suggests improvements and works alone or with others to implement improvements, as assigned.
• Trains new operators and/or trainees as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read and write English in order to understand operating and other related procedures and to complete all position related documentation.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Be yourself at Datwyler

We are convinced that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a wide range of career opportunities that only an international company can provide. Together, we are increasing our agility, accelerating digitalization and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer interesting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment. With us, you can contribute with all of your creativity and all your ideas.

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