Production Operator, 3rd Shift

Jobtailor; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an entry-level Packaging Operator in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting in New York. The role involves operating packaging, washing, and coating equipment, performing in-process checks, and ensuring GMP compliance and product quality.

You will work shifts including early morning, evening, and night blocks, under supervision to maintain safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to read

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Speak, read, and write English to understand operating procedures and complete documentation.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to operate and monitor packaging, washing, coating, and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to follow GMP, regulatory standards, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
• Ability to work assigned shifts: 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 3 p.m.–11:30 p.m., or 11 p.m.–7:30 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Operate washers, washing lifts, container washers, ovens, oven lifts, coaters, and auxiliary machines.
• Perform in-process checks according to SOPs to produce rubber stoppers.
• Package products according to GMP, regulatory standards, and company procedures.
• Maintain safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency standards.
• Work under the guidance of a Supervisor or Crew Leader to complete duties.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in good, safe, clean, and organized condition.
• Follow instructions; attend training and meetings.
• Identify and report potential safety risks to the line manager.
• Participate in department or quality team meetings and implement improvements.
• Train new operators and trainees as requested.
• Perform other assigned duties

Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

English Proficiency

Basic Arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Washing Lifts

Container Washers

Ovens

Coaters

Auxiliary Machines

Packaging Equipment

Job description

• Operate and monitor packaging equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Operate washers, washing lifts, container washers, ovens, oven lifts, coaters, and auxiliary machines in the Washing & Coating Department
• Perform in-process checks according to SOPs and work instructions to produce rubber stoppers
• Package products according to GMP, regulatory standards, and company procedures
• Maintain safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency standards
• Work under the guidance of a Supervisor or Crew Leader to complete assigned duties
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements
• Maintain equipment and work areas in good, safe, clean, and organized condition
• Follow organizational and work-specific instructions; attend applicable training and meetings
• Identify and report potential safety risks to the line manager
• Participate in department or quality team meetings and implement assigned improvements
• Train new operators and trainees as requested
• Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to speak, read and write English to understand operating and related procedures and complete position-related documentation
• Basic arithmetic skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to operate and monitor packaging, washing, coating, and auxiliary equipment
• Ability to follow GMP, regulatory standards, SOPs, and work instructions
• Ability to maintain equipment and work areas in a safe, clean, and organized condition
• Ability to work assigned shifts, including 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 3 p.m.–11:30 p.m., or 11 p.m.–7:30 a.m.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in operating and monitoring packaging and washing equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment while adhering to GMP and regulatory standards. Capable of maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency in production processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• GMP Compliance
• Equipment Operation
• Safety Standards
• In-Process Checks
• Training New Operators

Hard Skills

• Packaging Equipment Operation
• Washing Equipment Operation
• Coating Equipment Operation
• Basic Arithmetic Skills
• Basic Computer Skills

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Team Collaboration
• Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• SOPs
• Regulatory Standards
• Quality Control
• Safety Risks

Tools & Technologies

• Washing Lifts
• Container Washers
• Ovens
• Coaters
• Auxiliary Machines