Sr Production Operator

Fresenius Medical Care•Ogden, UT

15h

About The Position

The Sr Production Operator performs a broad range of production-floor tasks under limited supervision, applying considerable production operations knowledge to meet production requirements. Duties include machine operation, packaging, batch making, material handling, and shipping packages as needed. The role requires judgment to resolve moderately difficult issues and may include assisting Production Operator I and II with complex support tasks as directed by the immediate supervisor. The operator follows production and quality-control procedures, guidelines, and SOPs; monitors operations and material availability; operates production lines using PLC and PC applications; performs reconciliations; and breaks down, assembles, troubleshoots, and conducts minor maintenance on production equipment. The role also includes completing and maintaining paperwork, logs, batch records, and other required documentation, and helping maintain a clean and safe plant. Additional duties may include Material Handler responsibilities and assigned projects or other duties.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum 2–4 years of related production experience.
Understand Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
Experience operating a forklift and other material-handling equipment.
Computer skills and data-entry experience.
Able to lift materials weighing up to 75 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree desirable.
Experience with food, chemical, or drug manufacturing equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform production-floor tasks, including machine operation, packaging, batch making, material handling, and shipping packages as needed.
Perform packaging and batch-making functions for the production line.
Prepare production as directed, following current production and QC 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 or other material-handling devices as needed.
Perform Material Handler duties as needed.
Provide assistance to Production Operator I and/or Production Operator II with complex support tasks as directed by the immediate supervisor.
Escalate issues to the supervisor when necessary.
Remain current on process changes and updates for work areas and comply with the Code of Business Conduct, company policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
Assist with projects assigned by the direct supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.