Manufacturing Operator - 1st Shift

Lonza • Tampa, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Lonza Tampa as we implement brand‑new processes that directly support our mission to enhance lives worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high‑impact operations while developing your skills in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. The Manufacturing Operator is responsible for providing support functions to the manufacturing process, including packaging, materials handling either under cGMP conditions or in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical GMP environment preferred.
• Familiarity with cleaning and sanitizing
• Ability to maintain professional, positive, and confidential interactions with sponsors and partners while adhering to regulatory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to proactively stop work to ensure safety.
• Flexibility to take on additional duties as assigned.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to high‑quality, compliant operations.

Responsibilities

• Competent in performing activities such as raw material dispensing, sampling, media and buffer preparation, filter installation and sample preparation and submission independently.
• Coordinate and perform activities including receiving and sorting return product and rework.
• Disposal of product in accordance to the local regulations.
• Perform tasks such as packing, materials handling, operate and maintain equipment in the respective areas of work.
• Able to do trouble shooting in respective areas of work.
• Identify areas for improvement and make recommendation.
• Mentor less experienced workers to help them use production equipment or resolve problems.
• Adhere to all defined Safety and Sustainability requirements and expectations and seek clarification whenever Safety and Sustainability requirements and expectations are either unknown or unclear.
• Promptly report identified Safety and Sustainability issues, problems, deficiencies, errors, incidents, and/or opportunities to management and correct where possible
• Stop work where deemed necessary to maintain safety.

Benefits

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Opportunities to contribute to brand‑new packaging and labeling operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED