Production Operator

At Argenta, we’re more than a company — we’re a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it.

Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market.

We’re in a unique position. We are the world’s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health.

Our uniqueness means:

• We are ambitious, growing and building a ‘one team’ culture, guided by our values.
  
  
  
  • We are team players;
  
  
  • We are doers;
  
  
  • We are customer-centric;
  
  
  • We are innovators.
  
  
  
  

We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best “paw” forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better.

With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK, and Europe, our 900+ colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let’s Make It Happen, Together.

TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply. 

Argenta is currently looking to fill the role of Production Operator at our Fort Dodge, IA location.

Responsibilities:

• Operating assembly, packing, and labelling equipment, performing in-process checks to ensure products are manufactured to a high quality
  


• Maintaining a high level of housekeeping and cleanliness within the production area


• Ensuring all equipment used is cleaned, calibrated, and lubricated between batches


• Production batch documentation is completed accurately and in compliance to cGMP standards

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Past production and/or manufacturing experience within a GMP facility


• Have a good understanding of Health & Safety practices and a commitment to safety


• At least 3 years manufacturing experience in pharmaceutical / animal health, food or related industry is required


• Great communication skills – both written and verbal


• Excellent mathematical skills 


• Mechanical aptitude

Argenta has strongly embedded company values which is key to who we are and how we deliver. We offer an opportunity to work for a successful and rapidly expanding global business where your input will be valued.  At Argenta we are a hard-working group who really enjoy the people we work with each day. That is why we support our people through a strong culture, great benefits, and growth opportunities.

Argenta is an equal-opportunity employer

This role does not qualify for sponsorship or relocation assistance. 

This position is subject to a DEA background check post offer and at regular intervals.  This position is also required to complete a post offer drug test. Both the background and drug test must comply with company standards or offers of employment will be rescinded.

To find out more about Argenta, click here: www.argentaglobal.com