Production Operator - 12-Hour Shifts

West Pharmaceutical Services•Williamsport, PA

About The Position

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts. Job SummaryIn this role, you will be responsible for the production of components that meet or exceed pre-determined specifications. Responsible for inspection, packaging, labelling and completion of documentation necessary to provide quality, production and traceability records in accordance with Quality Systems ISO 9001/ ISO 13485.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Previous production work experience would be an advantage.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements would be an advantage.
Must have good verbal reasoning, numerate ability and mechanical aptitude skills.
Must have good communication skills, both written and oral.
Must have good organizational skills.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Basic knowledge and understanding of a computer.
Must be willing to work in a controlled environment, which involves the wearing of a gown, cap and relevant personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Ensures the quality of the parts produced by inspecting parts visually, ensures relevant documentation is recorded and signed off in real time.
Maintaining accuracy of batch documentation at all times and ensuring that it is filled in and right first time.
Completing measurements as required by the work instructions, reviewing measurement results and alerting appropriate personnel of any deviations from the customer specification or part print.
Packages the parts according to customer specification and indicates the status of the part (accept/reject) according to proper procedure and specifications.
Places finished product in correct location.
Understands and safely operates all equipment.
Reports and/or corrects unsafe working conditions.
Performs secondary operations as necessary to meet customer specifications.
Performs general cleaning of machines and ancillary equipment.
Verifies the labels for correct part and lot numbers.
Maintains proper level of packaging supplies at each machine.
Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner by practicing good housekeeping.
Define machine status on OEE System in order to determine machine downtime and run time.
Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training and regulations.
Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.
Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
Act in accordance with the company’s guiding principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
Performs additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.
Maintains methods/procedures and all supporting documentation to meet the requirements of Quality Systems ISO 13485:2016.