Production Operator II

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care seeks a Production Operator II in Knoxville, TN to perform day-to-day production tasks, including line operation, packaging, and batch making, while following GMP procedures and SOPs.

The role requires monitoring of equipment and material flow, forklift handling as needed, and meticulous record-keeping to ensure quality and compliance. It offers full-time hours on a production floor with safety and teamwork at the core.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related production experience.
• Experience with food, chemical, or drug manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Understands Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Experience operating forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Computer data entry and basic software skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate production line and packaging equipment per SOPs.
• Perform batch making and production preparation tasks.
• Monitor operations and material availability; assist with inventory control.
• Maintain logs, batch records, and related documentation per SOPs.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Load/unload materials using forklift and maintain clean, safe work area.

Skills

Production experience

Forklift operation

Data entry

GMP knowledge

Computer skills

Job description

## Production Operator IIApply: Knoxville, TN, USA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 29, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R0267948PURPOSE AND SCOPE:Responsible for performing day-to-day operations on the production floor. Ensures all assigned tasks are completed in order to meet requirements including machine operation packaging material handling and shipping packages as needed.**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Under general supervision follows established company policies and procedures and applies acquired job skills to complete various tasks on the production floor.* Performs functions that require full knowledge of general aspects of the job.* Performs packaging and batch making functions for the line.* Performs production preparation as directed following current production and QC procedures guidelines and SOPs.* Assists in monitoring all operations.* Assists in monitoring raw material and packaging component availability.* Interfaces with PLC and PC applications in order to operate the line.* Performs reconciliations regularly.* Performs breakdown and assembly of production machines.* Troubleshoots equipment issues and performs minor maintenance of equipment.* Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices and follows all Manufacturing SOPs that apply to this position.* Performs all paperwork functions related to the batching and packaging operations. Maintains logs batch records and all applicable documentation in accordance with internal standard operating procedures.* Participates in all activities required to maintain a clean and safe plant.* Performs all production duties on an as needed basis to meet production requirements and comply with GMPs.* Loads and unloads raw material and finished product utilizing forklift and other material handling devices as needed in a safe and efficient manner.* May perform Material Handler duties and responsibilities as needed.* Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.* Contacts are typically with individuals within own department and occasionally with contacts outside own organization.* May provide assistance to Production Operator I with more general support tasks that require a better understanding of functions as directed by immediate supervisor.* May refer to senior staff for assistance with higher level problems that may arise.* Escalates issues to supervisor for resolution as deemed necessary.* Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures local state and federal laws and regulations.* Remains current in knowledge and understanding of process changes and updates for work areas.* Assists with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.* Other duties as assigned.**Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.****PHYSICAL DEMANDS** **AND** **WORKING CONDITIONS:*** The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Must be able to lift materials of up to 75 lbs.**SUPERVISION:*** None**EDUCATION:****EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:*** Minimum 1 – 2 years of related production experience.* Experience with food chemical or drug manufacturing equipment preferred.* Understands Current Good Manufacturing Practices.* Experience in operation of a forklift and other material handling equipment.* Computer skills and data entry experience. **Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.**