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Production Operator

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Job Description - Production Operator


Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That`s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.


A new vacancy is now open for a Production Operator in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. This role is a days role.  


The Role


Duties Include: 


•    Manufacture Active Ingredients, Intermediates and other products according to batch sheet specifications and in compliance with both cGMP and company Health & Safety requirements
•    Marshall and transport materials throughout the plant, and, to and from the warehouse
•    Take test samples during the production process•    Maintain site cleanliness through continuous housekeeping, plant cleaning and cleaning validation. 
•    Completion of general housekeeping duties including scales calibrations, HSE checks, cGMP checks and other areas where requested
•    Assist in operation of the Waste Treatment plant as required
•    Carry out all production duties whilst adhering strictly to pre-defined procedures
•    Report any equipment plant utility or process problems and identify process, equipment and documentation improvements
•    Reporting of Safety and Environmental Incidents, and support of the safe-company-culture by challenging those found to be in violation of best practices
•    Attendance and participation in safety meetings and safety training.
•    Protect the plant, equipment and personal protective equipment from damage and misuse at all times
•    Assist in the training of new process operators
•    Flexible approach to completing work in a pressurized environment
•    Available to work shift patterns and occasional overtime
•    Active participation in Emergency Procedures training


Who You Are


Essential:  Leaving Certification or equivalent experience 


•    Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
•    Experienced in driving forklifts.


•    Ability to work alone or part of a team.
•    Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Good organizational and project management skills.•    Ability to successfully collaborate with teams across different functions and levels.


•    Self-motivated, results- and solution-oriented personality
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
•    Strong collaborative skills with an ability to work effectively in a team environment.•    Willingness to learn and be challenged - be change focused.
•    Creativity to identify improvement opportunities and the initiative to see them implemented.


What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity. We believe that it drives excellence, innovation, and human progress. We care about our customers, patients, and our rich mix of people. This diversity strengthens our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all and empower you to fulfil your ambitions. Our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to bring their curiosity to life!  


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