Operator, Pharmaceutical (2nd shift)

At Bayer were visionaries, driven to solve the worlds toughest challenges and striving for a world where Health for all Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. Were doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible. There are so many reasons to join us. If youre hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, theres only one choice.

Operator, Pharmaceutical (2nd shift) 

At Bayer were visionaries, driven to solve the worlds toughest challenges and striving for a world where Health for all Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. Were doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible. There are so many reasons to join us. If youre hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, theres only one choice.

Operator, Pharmaceutical

Perform necessary tasks to plan and manufacture high quality products on time and in the right quantities in accordance with site policies and practices.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure safe work environment by following all safety procedures, workplace standards and company guidelines, and ergonomic rules, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), standard operating procedures (SOPs) applying to a particular process or area, current good manufacturing practices CGMPs), occupational safety and health administration requirements (OSHA), lockout tagout.
• Work with the other pharmaceutical operators and supervisors in the assigned area to establish priorities and meet deadlines. meet the production schedules outlined by team and/or supervision.
• Maintain, clean, and organize work area and participate in safety improvement projects. Properly dispose of waste products and containers.
• Dispense components, operate, clean, set-up, changeover, and maintain equipment and rooms to manufacture products.
• Clean and maintain process equipment which may include, but not limited to tanks, filler, pumps, blenders, mills, presses, coating pans, etc.
• Assist with technical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance tasks as needed and trained. 
• Take action to safely reduce equipment setup and changeover times; initiate and establish equipment operating parameters to maximize production, while meeting all product specifications.
• Ensure product quality by performing in-process checks, complying with CGMPs, being alert for unacceptable quality of incoming and outgoing materials, initiating quality improvements, and participating on quality improvement projects; communicate quality and other non-compliance issues to supervision in a timely manner.
• Accurately record on the appropriate documents the process/manufacturing steps, production results, equipment in-process checks, samplings, cleanings, ingredients used, and any other required CGMP information. 
• Maintain daily production sheets and time sheets for team.
• Review and approve work output for team members by using validated methods.
• Perform work, on personal computer (i.e., business operating systems, read and respond to email in a timely manner, Microsoft software, etc); complete, maintain, and update production documentation (both electronic and paper) to perform material movements, material take-outs and yield determinations by following SOPs and utilizing systems as required such as systems/applications/products (SAP), manufacturing execution systems (MES), electronic batch records (EBRs), etc.
• Operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment for assigned stocking operations as well as stand up and sit-down fork trucks as needed.
• Take ownership of training and learning to develop high performance competencies such as technical skills, communication skills, and skills to build a team-oriented culture (i.e. take ownership of training records for self-development and submit to supervision in a timely manner, training team members, motivating and supporting team members, sharing knowledge to continuously improve the process, etc.)
• Cross train and train other pharmaceutical operators on equipment

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 6 months experience using motorized & non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Minimum of 6 months experience using automated inventory system or equivalent computer systems (i.e., SAP, MES, Microsoft software, etc.)
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to operate a forklift truck & pallet jack
• Demonstrated ability to successfully changeover/set up multiple pieces of packaging or manufacturing equipment
• Ability to work safely in a production environment.
• Ability to read/interpret/follow instructions on workplace documentation, such as SOPs, operator manuals, work instructions, etc.
• Mathematical aptitude in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, & metric system.
• Experience working in a good manufacturing practice (GMP) or standard operating procedures (SOP) environment.
• Good PC skills, including use of e-mail, attaching documents to e-mail.
• Experience using electronic databases and on-line tools (i.e., but not limited to, Lotus Notes database, employee self-services on-line tools, automated inventory tracking system, etc).
• Willing to work overtime as required, based on production demands.
• Ability to work independently as well as an effective team member to support schedule attainment demands, including prioritizing and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift truck experience
• Manufacturing experience
• Ability to troubleshoot/diagnose, changeover, operate, clean, and maintain tablet
• press

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate of $25.88. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicants location, market data/ranges, an applicants skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 7/2/25.

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