Production Operator II

Fresenius Medical Care•Ogden, UT

About The Position

Responsible for performing day-to-day operations on the production floor. Ensures assigned tasks are completed to meet requirements, including machine operation, packaging, material handling, and shipping packages as needed. Under general supervision, follows established company policies and procedures and applies acquired job skills to complete production-floor tasks. Performs packaging and batch-making functions, production preparation, operational monitoring, equipment breakdown and assembly, troubleshooting, minor maintenance, paperwork, and documentation. May also perform Material Handler duties and provide general support to Production Operator I. Works on semi-routine assignments, refers higher-level problems to senior staff, and escalates issues to a supervisor as needed. No supervisory responsibilities are listed. Must comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, applicable SOPs, company policies, and relevant laws and regulations. Participates in keeping the plant clean and safe and may assist with projects or other duties as assigned. Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Minimum 1–2 years of related production experience.
Understand Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Experience operating a forklift and other material-handling equipment.
Computer skills and data-entry experience.
Ability to lift materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with food, chemical, or drug manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day production-floor operations, including machine operation, packaging, material handling, and shipping packages as needed.
Perform packaging and batch-making functions for the line.
Prepare production according to current production and quality-control procedures, guidelines, and SOPs.
Assist in monitoring production operations and the availability of raw materials and packaging components.
Use PLC and PC applications to operate the production line.
Perform reconciliations regularly.
Break down and assemble production machines; troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor equipment maintenance.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and applicable manufacturing SOPs.
Complete paperwork related to batching and packaging operations and maintain logs, batch records, and other required documentation.
Participate in activities needed to maintain a clean and safe plant.
Perform production duties as needed to meet production requirements and comply with GMPs.
Safely load and unload raw materials and finished products using a forklift and other material-handling devices as needed.
Perform Material Handler duties as needed.
Assist Production Operator I with general support tasks as directed by the immediate supervisor.
Refer higher-level problems to senior staff and escalate issues to a supervisor when necessary.
Remain current on process changes and updates for assigned work areas.
Assist with projects assigned by the direct supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.