Production Operator 1st Shift

About the role

Datwyler components contribute to the safety of patients and drivers worldwide. As a high-tech company, we focus on high-quality, system-critical elastomer components and hold leading positions in global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry, and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents and more than 8,000 employees, Datwyler generates annual sales exceeding CHF 1,000 million. Our employees are the heart of Datwyler—we treat each other with respect, trust, and appreciation.

The Production Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring packaging equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role ensures that products are packaged according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory standards, and company procedures, while maintaining high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operates Small Ingredient Silo’s, Large Ingredient Silo’s, Mixer, Mill, Extruder, Brick Picker, Check weigher, Metal Detector, Palletizer machines, and auxiliary equipment to support the mixing operation in accordance with SOPs and WIs to produce bricks in accordance with productivity standards.
• Trained on SAP and MII functions to support productivity standards.
• Works under the guidance of Supervisor or Crew Leader to perform and complete assigned duties in a timely manner.
• Ensures equipment is maintained in good and safe working condition and the work area is clean, safe, and organized.
• Monitors equipment performance and recommends improvements.
• Follows organizational and work-specific instructions, attends applicable trainings and meetings.
• Meets productivity standards (where defined) and organizes work effectively.
• Abides by safety regulations at all times and promotes safety standards in the workplace and team.
• Identifies potential safety risks and reports them actively to the line manager.
• Demonstrates initiative to exceed common performance and flexibly adopts changes in tasks, workplace, or team.
• Works reliably, keeps agreements, and assumes responsibility for entrusted tasks.
• Is open, respectful, and helpful; constructively contributes to problem-solving in the team.
• Shares and accepts information and knowledge; participates in department or quality team meetings.
• Suggests improvements and works alone or with others to implement improvements, as assigned.
• Trains new operators and/or trainees as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule

This is a 1st Shift position, Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

About Datwyler

We are convinced that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a wide range of career opportunities that only an international company can provide. Together, we are increasing our agility, accelerating digitalization, and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer interesting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment. With us, you can contribute all of your creativity and ideas.