Manufacturing Operator Upstream

Kenvue•Las Piedras, PR

2d•$28,900 - $40,800•Onsite

About The Position

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Operator Upstream. At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Minimum of one year of experience in a similar position.
Ability to read and understand English and Spanish.
Basic knowledge of computerized systems.
Basic math skills.
Basic English/Spanish communication.
Driver's license.
Availability to work overtime.
Availability to support other areas.
Availability to support the operation 7 days a week with special shift arrangements that may include weekends, according to business strategies.

Nice To Haves

This position is considered sensitive for security reasons, involving work responsibilities that can impact employee health and safety, coworkers, and/or the general public, or can cause significant property damage if performed under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Responsibilities

Executes all activities necessary for or related to the control, operation, and light maintenance of manufacturing equipment under a compliance environment.
Executes manufacturing activities in the Granulation, Compression, and/or Rotor areas, which determine the purity, efficacy, and integrity of the manufactured product.
Ensures quality and compliance in all actions, including attending Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training and strictly adhering to applicable procedures.
Operates machines and process equipment following all established quality, safety, and environmental instructions and precautions to meet quality, safety, environmental expectations, and production plan.
Performs adjustments, changes, and cleaning of equipment and/or workstations (including sanitization of rooms) according to area operational procedures, supporting production activities and complying with EHS procedures.
Documents all operation, cleaning, and maintenance processes in official documents or computerized systems (logs, records, etc.) as predetermined in established procedures and records, observing compliance with GMP requirements.
Maintains assigned areas clean, orderly, and safe to comply with safety and environmental procedures, rules, and regulations, and good manufacturing practices.
Obtains product samples during the process according to operational procedures.
Performs process tests as established in the batch record to ensure it meets product acceptance parameters.
Transports process material from one location to another at each stage of the process using a forklift or handjack, complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
Performs transactions in the computerized inventory system for each stage of the process, as required by the operational procedure (certified operators).
Maintains direct communication with supervisors and mechanics to evaluate and prevent non-conformity situations.
Informs the mechanic and/or supervisor immediately about defective equipment operation or breakdowns as they occur.
Attends daily shift change meetings as necessary to discuss operation-relevant information to ensure operational continuity.
If certified, trains new operators in the area and ensures they receive adequate training as required.
Collects data and supports report generation, including technical evaluations and recommendations related to the operation (e.g., yield, waste, downtime, OEE, safety, quality).
Attends and participates in scheduled training for professional development.
Attends meetings and participates in committees as required by supervisor.
Supports equipment and process validation projects in their work area as required by supervisor.
Identifies, participates in, and supports continuous improvement projects and required programs/initiatives to achieve work simplification, eliminate non-value-added activities, and achieve cost reduction.
Supports and participates in the generation of non-conformity and deviation reports as required.
If verifying a process activity (e.g., documentation, task execution, equipment cleaning), ensures verification complies with GMP and documentation standards, results are within established parameters, and immediately notifies any detected deviation.
Properly disposes of wipes and/or material generated during process, cleaning, and maintenance tasks to prevent potential spills and/or avoid increased generation of hazardous and/or non-hazardous waste.
Handles high volumes of explosive material such as combustible dust, methanol, and acetone.
Uses personal protective equipment and established safety controls at all times to ensure environmental protection, prevent potential emissions, and avoid safety risks to the employee and/or community.
Supports the PSM (Process Safety Management) Program and all its elements as required by supervisor.