Manufacturing Operator 1st shift Non-Sterile Liquids (Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm)

Argenta • Shawnee, KS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Argenta is seeking a Manufacturing Operator for its Shawnee, KS location. This role is responsible for operating and maintaining packaging lines in a non-sterile liquids environment. The company is a global leader in animal health product development and manufacturing, operating as the world's only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health. Argenta values diversity, innovation, and a 'one team' culture, aiming to improve the lives of animals through customer-centric efforts.

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
• strong culture
• great benefits
• opportunity for growth

What This Job Offers

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