Extruding Compounding Operator

West Pharmaceutical Services•St. Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
No minimum work experience required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks.
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Responsibilities

Retrieve approved ingredients in preparation to make various product formulations.
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; monitors computer generated dimensions.
Prepare, identify and deliver approved ingredients to each area/stage of the production process.
Assemble all required materials according to 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.
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.
Keep Compounding Supervisor informed of off-standard work and any unusual or unsafe conditions encountered.