Pharmaceutical Operator (2nd shift)

Bayer•Myerstown, PA

7h•$26 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Perform tasks to plan and manufacture high-quality products on time and in the required quantities, following site policies and practices. The role works with pharmaceutical operators and supervisors to meet production schedules, safely operate and maintain manufacturing equipment and rooms, and ensure product quality and accurate documentation. The second-shift schedule is 3:00 PM–11:20 PM. Depending on assignment, the operator may support tablet press turret cleaning, assembly, and maintenance across a three-shift operation. The role also includes training and cross-training team members, maintaining production records, handling materials, and coordinating supplies or outside contractors as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Willingness to work overtime as required by production demands.
Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or standard operating procedures (SOP) environment.
Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow workplace documentation, such as SOPs, operator manuals, and work instructions.
Good mathematical aptitude, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and use of the metric system.
Ability to work safely in a production environment.
Ability to operate a forklift truck.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience using motorized and non-motorized material-handling equipment.
At least six months of experience using an automated inventory system or equivalent computer systems such as SAP, MES, or Microsoft software.
Forklift truck experience.
Demonstrated ability to successfully change over or set up multiple packaging or manufacturing equipment pieces and troubleshoot equipment.
Manufacturing experience.
Good PC skills, including email and attaching documents, and prior experience with electronic databases and online tools.
If assigned to Turret Cleaning/Assembly/Maintenance, ability to work independently and effectively as a team member to support schedule attainment, including prioritization and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Follow safety procedures, workplace standards, company guidelines, ergonomic rules, PPE requirements, applicable SOPs, cGMPs, OSHA requirements, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Coordinate with operators and supervisors to set priorities, meet deadlines, and fulfill production schedules.
Maintain, clean, and organize the work area; participate in safety improvement projects; and dispose of waste and containers properly.
Dispense components and operate, clean, set up, change over, and maintain manufacturing equipment and rooms, including equipment such as tanks, fillers, pumps, blenders, mills, presses, and coating pans.
Assist with technical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance when trained; safely reduce setup and changeover times; and establish equipment parameters that maximize production while meeting product specifications.
Perform in-process quality checks, comply with cGMPs, monitor incoming and outgoing materials, initiate and participate in quality improvements, and promptly report quality or other compliance issues to supervisors.
Accurately document manufacturing steps, production results, equipment checks, samples, cleanings, ingredients, and other required cGMP information; maintain production and team time sheets.
Review and approve team members’ work output using validated methods.
Use a personal computer and relevant systems to complete documentation and material movements, take-outs, and yield determinations, following SOPs and using systems such as SAP, MES, and EBRs as required.
Operate motorized and non-motorized material-handling equipment, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts as needed.
Take ownership of training and development, maintain training records, train and support team members, share knowledge, and contribute to continuous improvement and a team-oriented culture.
Cross-train and train other pharmaceutical operators on equipment and processes as needed.
Inform the department Administrative Assistant when supplies need to be ordered.
Coordinate outside contractors and vendors as needed.
Participate in required ongoing medical surveillance programs.
If assigned to Turret Cleaning/Assembly/Maintenance, develop skills to operate and maintain tablet press equipment and manage the Turret Management process across a three-shift operation.
If assigned to Turret Cleaning/Assembly/Maintenance, troubleshoot tablet press issues, perform preventive maintenance, safely clean the press, reduce setup and changeover times, and establish operating parameters that meet product specifications.
Perform other duties as trained and assigned.