Processing Technician – 1st Shift

Opella • Chattanooga, TN

3d • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Processing Technician for Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, your job will be to manufacture bulk blend products, ensuring efficient set-up, operation, tear-down, and cleaning of equipment. Your knowledge of cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) will help drive seamless production in our processing area.

Requirements

• You must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in manufacturing, production, including operating high-speed packaging or assembly equipment, start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
• You should have a strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand equipment operations, with the capacity to lift heavy loads (25-60 lbs).
• You must maintain close visual attention during manufacturing processes to ensure quality and safety.
• You must comply with the dress code (uniforms, safety gear), be willing to undergo necessary training, and be able to work in conditions with exposure to dust, grease, and packing machinery hazards.

Nice To Haves

• Additional qualifications such as Lean Six Sigma Certification, previous pharmaceutical experience, and familiarity with Production Automation Systems like SAP are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality and quantity of raw materials are accurately measured to produce finished bulk products according to specific formulations and procedures.
• Learn to operate various equipment, including mills, grinders, conveyors, mixers, and tableting presses, to create tablets, ointments, creams, liquids, and powders.
• Monitor the manufacturing process and implement control factors to keep production within acceptable limits.
• Maintain detailed production records, follow step-by-step procedures, and complete production orders efficiently.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and well-maintained.

Benefits

• At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity.
• This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees