Production Operator II

Fresenius Medical Care; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a Production Operator to perform day-to-day floor operations, packaging, and batch making in a GMP environment. You will follow SOPs, operate the line, load/unload materials with forklift, and maintain logs and records.

Requirements include 1–2 years in production, forklift experience, GMP understanding, and basic data entry skills; experience with food/chemical/drug manufacturing equipment is preferred.

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 a forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Computer skills and data entry experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow established policies and procedures on the production floor.
• Perform packaging and batch making functions.
• Prepare production as directed in line with SOPs and QC procedures.
• Monitor operations and material availability.
• Operate the production line and interface with PLC/PC applications.
• Maintain logs and batch records in accordance with SOPs.
• Load and unload raw materials and finished products using forklift.
• Support various production tasks as needed to meet requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

GMP experience

Data entry

Production experience

Manufacturing equipment

Computer skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

PURPOSE 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

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.

EOE, disability/veterans