Pharmaceutical Operator (2nd shift)

Bayer•Myerstown, PA

5d•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. This role works with operators and supervisors to meet production priorities and schedules while maintaining safety, quality, cleanliness, and accurate production records. The position operates, cleans, sets up, changes over, and maintains manufacturing equipment and rooms; handles materials; and supports troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, training, and continuous improvement. When assigned to the Turret Cleaning/Assembly/Maintenance area, the operator develops skills to operate and maintain tablet press equipment across a three-shift operation, troubleshoots equipment issues, performs preventive maintenance, and safely cleans and changes over tablet presses while meeting product specifications. The position is based in Myerstown, Pennsylvania, and is scheduled for the second shift, 3:00 PM–11:20 PM. Overtime may be required based on production demands. The hourly pay range is $26.48–$39.72, with possible additional bonus or incentive compensation. The posting is available for application until at least 11/6/26.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Willingness to work overtime as required based on production demands.
Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or standard operating procedures (SOP) environment.
Manufacturing experience.
Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow workplace documentation, including SOPs, operator manuals, and work instructions.
Good mathematical aptitude, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and the metric system.
Good PC skills, including email and attaching documents to email.
Experience using electronic databases and online tools.

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 and the physical ability to operate a forklift truck.
Demonstrated ability to change over and set up multiple pieces of packaging or manufacturing equipment and troubleshoot equipment.
Demonstrated ability to work safely in a production environment.
For Turret Cleaning/Assembly/Maintenance assignments, demonstrated 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, SOPs, cGMPs, OSHA requirements, and Lockout Tagout procedures.
Coordinate with pharmaceutical operators and supervisors to establish priorities and meet deadlines and production schedules.
Maintain, clean, and organize the work area; participate in safety improvement projects; and properly dispose of waste products and containers.
Dispense components and operate, clean, set up, change over, and maintain manufacturing equipment and rooms.
Clean and maintain process equipment, which may include tanks, fillers, pumps, blenders, mills, presses, and coating pans.
Assist with technical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance tasks as trained and needed.
Reduce equipment setup and changeover times safely and establish operating parameters that maximize production while meeting product specifications.
Perform in-process checks, comply with cGMPs, identify unacceptable incoming or outgoing materials, initiate quality improvements, and participate in quality improvement projects.
Communicate quality and other non-compliance issues to supervision in a timely manner.
Accurately document manufacturing steps, production results, equipment checks, sampling, cleaning, ingredients used, and other required cGMP information.
Maintain daily production sheets and team time sheets; review and approve team members’ work output using validated methods.
Use a personal computer and business systems, respond to email, and complete and maintain electronic and paper production documentation, including material movements, material take-outs, and yield determinations, following SOPs and required systems such as SAP, MES, and EBRs.
Operate motorized and non-motorized material-handling equipment for assigned stocking operations, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts as needed.
Own training and learning for self-development, maintain and submit training records, train and support team members, share knowledge, and contribute to a team-oriented culture and continuous improvement.
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 the use of outside contractors and vendors as needed.
Participate in ongoing medical surveillance programs as required.
When assigned to Turret Cleaning/Assembly/Maintenance, develop technical abilities to operate and maintain tablet press equipment and take ownership of the Turret Management process across a three-shift operation.
When assigned to Turret Cleaning/Assembly/Maintenance, troubleshoot and diagnose tablet press issues, perform preventive maintenance, safely clean tablet presses, reduce setup and changeover times, and establish operating parameters that meet product specifications.
Perform other duties as trained and assigned.