Plastics Processing Operator I

Overview

USAntibiotics, the only U.S. manufacturer of Amoxicillin products, is part of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies.  We’re always looking to add new talent to our teams, and we value diverse professionals who have strong leadership skills, align with our culture, and are committed to excellence.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all duties mindful of personal and fellow associates safety.

• Sets up, operates and maintains plastic molding machinery and support equipment.

• Assures the production of pharmaceutical containers meet quality specifications.

• Performs minor and major repairs to production machinery.

• Maintains production records.

• Warehouses finished product.

• Perform all departmental documentation i.e. logbooks, training records, cleaning records, etc.

• Monitor equipment status and initiate minor/major repairs to same as needed.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment functions when required.

• Monitor and report needs of spares or replacement parts for Plastics equipment.

• Assist with training Plastics Processing Operator II as requested.

• Execute work orders as required for the department.

• Perform duties in accordance with departmental cGMPs, SOPs, and safety rules.

• Perform any non-routine duties assigned by immediate supervisor.

• Willingly participate in any duties required to support other departments in their functions.

• Display a positive team attitude to support the success of the department and the site.

• Loads and unloads trucks as required for operation of Plastics.

• Participates in the performance of sanitation duties for department as required.

• This position requires an exceptional level of trouble-shooting/diagnostic skill as well as a  highly developed operational skill of the Plastics equipment.

• Monitors bottle production to ensure quality.

• Maintains accurate and complete records of plastics production.

• Operates and maintains plastics equipment in keeping with LSOP’s.

• Reports to supervision quality critical concerns

• Assesses bottle quality in reference to specifications. 

• Determines performance of plastics production machinery

• Makes decisions in regards to production machinery and floor operations with minimum supervision

QUALIFICATIONS-EDUCTAION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years' of mechanical experience with machine setup and operation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Skilled in operating calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and hand tools.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and function as a team member
• Working knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical
• Physical stamina and ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Good recordkeeping skills
• Must satisfactorily complete the departmental visual acuity testing annually
• Ability to operate a powered pallet truck
• Comfortable working from ladders or elevated platform.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex,  national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.