1st Shift Mixing Production Operator

Datwyler

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Datwyler is a high-tech company specializing in high-quality, system-critical elastomer components, serving global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry, and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites and more than 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales exceeding CHF 1,000 million. Datwyler values its employees, fostering a culture of respect, trust, and appreciation rooted in its 100-year history. The Production Operator role is responsible for operating and monitoring packaging equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, ensuring products are packaged according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory standards, and company procedures, while maintaining high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency. This specific position is in the Mixing Department, involving the operation of various machines like Small Ingredient Silo’s, Large Ingredient Silo’s, Mixer, Mill, Extruder, Brick Picker, Check weigher, Metal Detector, and Palletizer machines, as well as auxiliary equipment to support mixing operations and produce bricks according to productivity standards. Operators will also receive training on SAP and MII functions.

Requirements

High school diploma
One month, in plant training - TQM, SPC, GMO, SOP’s, in conjunction with;
Six months on the job training
Ability to speak, read and write English in order to understand operating and other related procedures and to complete all position related documentation.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic skills.
Performs basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Works under the guidance of Supervisor or Crew Leader to perform and complete the assigned duties in timely manner.
Ensures that equipment are maintained in good and safe working condition and work area is clean, safe and organized.
Monitors equipment performance and recommends improvements.
Duly follows organizational and work specific instructions, attends applicable trainings and meetings.
Fulfils tasks efficiently and in due course. Meets productivity standards (where defined). Can organize and perform work effectively.
Abides by safety regulations at all times. Promotes safety standards at work place and in the team. Identifies potential safety risks and reports them actively to line manager.
Demonstrates initiative to exceed a common performance. Flexibly adopts changes in tasks, work place, or team. Works reliably, keeps agreements. Assumes responsibility for tasks entrusted.
Is open, respectful, and helpful. Constructively contributes with own skills to problem solving in team. Shares and accepts information and knowledge.
Participates in department or quality team meetings. Suggests improvements and works alone or with others to implement improvements, as assigned.
Trains new operators and/or trainees as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.