Job Details
Title: Operator-Assembler (Shift 1) Location: Walker, Michigan, US
Description:
Working at West means having an opportunity to work by the side of our patients and customers, our global team members and the communities in which we operate which all help contribute to a Healthier World.
At West, we are by the side of patients. The work we do impacts patients lives each and every day our products are a critical part of healthcare delivery and we are proud of the role we play to improve patient health. We work by the side of our team members. We come together as one global team to deliver for our customers and help them address their challenges. We are a diverse, close-knit community of professionals, where everyone has a voice and opportunity to learn and grow through mutual trust and respect. With a 95 year plus history, we have a track record for success, which includes reported sales of $2.14B in 2020. We serve by the side of our community. Giving back is in our DNAour team members across more than 50 sites globally are involved with hundreds of charities that have special meaning to them through our West Without Borders team member-led giving program.
**Job Summary:**
The position of Production Operator includes multiple tasks that ultimately provide Good Manufacturing Practices and on time delivery to the customer. The individual must be able to communicate production status, communicate problems to proper personnel and understand how it affects other aspects of the operation.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**
* Visually inspects, measures, and/or tests to verify product conformance with an understanding of critical visual and dimensional defects and determines acceptability of the parts, based on customer specifications.
* Assures accuracy of product packaging and tractability as required, including generating labels, the correct labeling of containers, and accurate part count.
* Performs accurate data entry as required
* Communicates with Production leadership when product fails to meet standards
* Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workstation and environment at all times.
* Comply with all safety requirements including participating in all safety related activities such as safety talks, behavioral based safety observations, audits, etc.
* Follows all applicable SOPs, GMPs, and DOIs.
* Contribute to continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste within the production environment.
* Provides a Customer Service attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
* Other duties as assigned
**Education and Experience:**
* Education: High School or Equivalent
* Experience**:** Less than 3 years
* 1-3 years of manufacturing experience preferred
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**
* Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management
* Ability to work proactively and support other personnel and departments.
* Basic math and communication skills.
* Ability to maintain good attendance habits
* Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
* Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
* Able to comply with the companys safety policy at all times
* Able to comply with the companys quality policy at all times.
**Competencies/Authorities**
* Non-US only where required for certain levels
**Physical and Travel Requirements**
* Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments if necessary.
* Sitting and/or standing or extended periods may occur as well
* If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues.
* Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 150 feet.
* The ability to be able to lift and carry various items up to 50 pounds for manufacturing positions or 30 pounds for administrative positions is required.
* Travel Requirements: None
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to ...@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.