Production Machine Operator III

Responsibilities

• Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine.
• Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor.
• Makes minor adjustments or repairs such as opening valves, changing forming and cutting dies, setting guides, or clearing away damaged product containers.
• Inspects filled container to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications.
• Feeds product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices, and unloads packaged product.
• Counts supplies on spindles or places supplies in hopper or other feeding devices.
• Positions and holds container in machine and depresses pedal, presses button, or moves lever to clean, glue, label, sew, or staple container.
• Makes sure machine is clean and helps in putting machine together.
• Connects the bulk tank to machine and verifies lot number and expiration with batch ticket.
• Start of production follows steps in BT (line clearance and opens line.)
• Makes sure Lot number is printing correct on material.
• Changes Lot number during runs and verifies with QC and team lead.
• Assist packers in labeling boxes if necessary.
• Palletizes all finished good and moves pallets to designated QC lane.
• Checks all finished good for leakers, miss prints or any discrepancies during production.
• Keeps count of finished goods produced by operator and submits information to team lead at end of the shift.
• Assembly/Disassembly of five or more machines in production
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

A High School Diploma or GED is required. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Production Machine Operator in a cGMP environment and at least 4 years of total experience in production or packaging within a cGMP environment.

Skills

• Technical or mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Experience operating at least five different production or packaging machines, including Simplex.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to perform basic calculations related to production (e.g., yields, cycle times).
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve minor equipment malfunctions.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.