Operator II

Under the direction of the Manufacturing Supervisor, responsible for inspection, assembly, and packing of products in a cleanroom environment with specific attire and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with product lines and all related visual defects to identify rejected parts.
• Visually inspect bottles retrieved from machines, conveyor lines, or bulk containers and make quality decisions on each part.
• Recognize out-of-spec production and advise supervisor or set-up personnel.
• Perform 15-minute inspections of high-volume production.
• Set up work area as a controlled environment requiring hats, gloves, beard masks, and coats.
• Perform housekeeping to maintain a clean environment for media bottle production.
• Maintain necessary paperwork (e.g., 15-minute inspection form, MQC sheet).
• Work to established QC samples.
• Alert Supervisor/Team Lead or Set-up personnel when problems arise.
• Adhere to all company and departmental work and safety rules.
• Operate any machine or operation in the assigned department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, lab, or related field.
• Experience in a cGMP environment preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Must perform simple math (addition, subtraction of whole numbers).
• Excellent hand/eye coordination and ability to lift and load pallets up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to work in a high-speed, repetitive production environment.
• Must work well with others in a team environment.

Environmental Conditions

• Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, or facial hair allowed.
• Loud noises from equipment/machinery.
• PPE required: safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.

Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Pay

Hourly pay range for this position in New York: $18.50–$20.50. Eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on day 1.
• Paid time off and designated paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan (401(k)).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits.
• Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave).
• Accident, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount on company stock.
• Annual performance-based bonus and merit-based pay increase.
• Additional shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts.