Manufacturing Operator - 2nd shift Sterile Packaging (Monday - Thursday 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM)

Argenta • Shawnee, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Argenta is looking to fill the role of Manufacturing Operator at our Shawnee, KS, location. This role is responsible for operating a packaging line in a sterile environment, ensuring compliance with all workplace standards and safety procedures. The operator will perform daily setups, routine operations, and inspections of packaging components and products. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, the ability to maintain production documentation, and a commitment to continuous learning and team collaboration. The goal is to meet production schedules and contribute to a customer-focused and collaborative culture, ultimately supporting Argenta's mission of healthier animals.

Requirements

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Good PC Skills, including use of e-mail, attaching documents to e-mail.
• Previous experience using electronic databases and on-line system applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in a production environment required.
• Demonstrated ability to read/interpret/follow instructions regarding workplace documentation, such as SOP’s, Operator Manuals, Work Instructions, etc.
• Demonstrated technical ability as measured by good troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate a good mathematical aptitude in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, & metric system.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required, based on production demands.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a government regulated, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or standard operating procedures (SOP) environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all workplace standards and safety procedures, including Lockout Tagout, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements (OSHA), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Company Guidelines.
• Perform the daily setup and routine operation of the packaging line, including but not limited to: bottle in-feed, unscrambler, filler, bottle capper, torquer, labeler, vision systems, weighing systems, bar coding systems, sealers, disassembly/assembly, cleaning, resolving equipment stoppages and jams, and all material handling as trained.
• Inspect packaging components, in-process items, and packaged drug products to assure compliance to specifications, identify any non-conforming item and initiate appropriate actions.
• Palletize both finished and unfinished products and operate non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Complete, maintain, and update production documentation (both electronic and paper) to perform material movements, material take-outs and yield determinations by following SOPs and utilizing systems as required such as Systems/Applications/Products (SAP), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Electronic Batch Records (EBRs), etc.
• Take ownership of training and learning to develop high performance competencies such as technical skills, communication skills, and skills to build a team-oriented, customer focused, and collaborative culture.
• Meet the production schedules outlined by line lead and/or Supervision.
• Review and approve work output for team members by using validated methods.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as needed and trained.
• Manage area cleaning requirements including facility, equipment, and Operational Excellence initiatives.

Benefits

• opportunity to work for a successful and rapidly expanding global business where your input will be valued
• support our people through strong culture, great benefits, and opportunity for growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed