Associate Operator, Production - Belvidere, NJ
About The Position
The Associate Operator produces quality intermediates and finished products according to a predetermined operations plan. The role operates process equipment in compliance with Key Performance Measures, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety and regulatory requirements, and site goals. It involves monitoring and adjusting processes, inspecting and testing products, handling materials, maintaining process areas and equipment, documenting production, and supporting nonconformance investigations. The position is based in Belvidere, New Jersey, and works rotating 12-hour shifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in a production manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work in a team environment on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.
- Ability to operate computers.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor equipment and processes to produce quality intermediates and finished products according to a predetermined operations plan.
- Identify equipment or process problems and improvement opportunities, communicate findings, and make adjustments to respond to process changes or optimize performance.
- Obtain and inspect finished and in-process products, and perform required sampling and testing.
- Operate a forklift; subdivide and dispense raw materials; and perform material-handling activities, including loading trailers, manually dumping bags or drums of ingredients and reprocessed material, and packaging finished product.
- Perform general housekeeping and maintenance in process areas, such as painting and cleaning, and apply Manufacturing Excellence (Manufex) principles, including minor equipment repair.
- Maintain process and equipment documentation for tracking Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), review batch sheets for accuracy, prepare final product labels, and maintain label control.
- Provide input to Department Management to assist with nonconformance investigations and prepare associated documentation.
- Generate statistical information to support operations and serve as management tools.
- Perform other duties assigned by Belvidere leadership.
Benefits
- Annual incentive pay
- Retirement savings plan
- Health care coverage
- Paid time off
- Recognition programs
- Other benefits, subject to eligibility requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
