Extruding Compounding Operator

West Pharmaceutical Services•Kinston, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Extruding/Compounding Operator is to accurately and consistently prepare and convert weighted raw materials into mixed compounded materials from which our various products are produced and meet our customer specifications. Use quick thinking and confident to ensure consistent processing and foresight to know the next task required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
No minimum experience required.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Ability to maintain good documentation practices.

Nice To Haves

1+ year cGMP manufacturing experience preferred.
Proficiency in using automated systems (HDMI).

Responsibilities

Retrieve approved ingredients in preparation to make our various product formulations.
Prepare, identify and deliver these approved ingredients to each area/stage of the production process.
Operate mixing equipment, extruder, cutter, calendar and other auxiliary equipment in forming, shaping and cutting mixed materials for further processing.
Monitor dimensions by using measuring equipment and micrometer; monitor computer generated dimensions.
Assemble all required materials according to our specific product formulation using the area forklift or other material handling devices as required to assemble these items.
Operate all required equipment to mix, form, shape and/or cut these prepared materials for further product processing.
Weigh up and document formulas that do not meet specifications and completes necessary QC, SPC, and production forms.
Load recipe and set up the extruders (Inner Rings, Outer Rings, Ring Components) for items to be ran while maintaining the correct weight, length, and width of stock.
Problem solve and troubleshoot equipment related issues that are adversely affecting the unit’s production.
After certification, operate forklift and other material handling devices as needed to bring totes of compounded materials to be extruded to the extrusion area.
Keep the compounding area and all equipment in this area clean and in orderly condition.
Keeps Compounding Supervisor informed of off-standard work and any unusual or unsafe conditions encountered.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Flexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave
Performance-based bonuses
Service recognition
Employee appreciation initiatives
Opportunities for professional growth through training programs
Tuition assistance
Leadership development
Skill-certification initiatives
Opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration
West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs