West Pharma Production Operator 

United States, Nebraska 

447896765

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the equipment is set up accurately.
• Ensure continual flow of product through the module from the mold press thru the trim press.
• Operate a mold press to produce molded panels of product following site SOI’s and work instructions.
• Operate a manual / automatic trim press as needed following site SOI’s and work instructions.
• Process trimmed product through washing and drying process per site SOI’s and work instructions.
• Process product through any required special treatments such as sort, silicone, chlorination, etc.
• As needed, set up pack scales for weighing and packing of finished product and prepare carton labels for boxing and shipping.
• Alert the Area Supervisor to conditions that may prevent meeting production and quality expectations.
• Accurately maintain all required documentation and paperwork to ensure product traceability.
• Inspect molded/trimmed work to ensure quality product is being produced.
• Move materials into and out of the area as required.
• Properly clean and prep assigned workstations/equipment during and prior to the next available shift
• Promotes and supports a Lean environment.
• Conforms with and abides by all corporate and site specific regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Education and Experience:

• Must pass pre-employment testing; 1-3 years manufacturing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess an acute attention to detail
• Basic computer skills, i.e. use a mouse/keyboard.
• Ability to apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• General use of computer work station and ability to use SAP commands is preferred
• Must be willing and able to work as a team member and make general decisions within authorized job responsibilities

• Must be able to train and guide others as required.
• Must be able to read and write in English

Physical and Travel Requirements

• Ability to work standing for up to 12 hours per shift
• Frequent standing, twisting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling as required by the job
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members on the work shift
• Must have vision corrected or uncorrected at 20/30 or better
• Must be able to differentiate colors
• Be able to work near temperatures (250-350 degrees F) for short durations
• Able to tolerate frequent steam emissions from job-related equipment and functions
• Pull molded materials from the mold presses (involving pull forces of 50 lbs. or less for short durations) with multiple iterations per cycle and 6 – 8 cycles per hr.
• Frequent above shoulder height work to pull molded product from mold or moving bags
• Frequent bilateral grip/grasp and manual dexterity work required
• Pushing or pulling of wheeled objects weighing 500+ lbs. or less for short periods of time and/or over short distances
• Must be able to gown into required clothing for a controlled clean room
• Must also be able to tolerate industrial odors and smells on a frequent basis
• Travel is <5% as needed