Manufacturing Operator - 1st Shift Oral Care

Perrigo Company Corporate - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Grand Rapids, MI

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Manufacturing Operator is responsible for coordinating all activities related to the operation of any assigned machine or area. These activities include monitoring, operation, setup, change over, and troubleshooting, and training of other associates; and ensuring that the customer order is produced according to customer specifications, quality standards, and schedule/work order.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment within the safety standards and guidelines.
• Review production orders to verify customer specifications.
• Ensure line runs according to assigned quality standards, production quantity and machine specification for each item.
• Coordinate the activities of assigned crew and communicate with material handlers during production runs and downtime to assure maximum efficiencies.
• Changeover machines for running of different customer orders, including performing line clearance and verifying customer specifications.
• Perform troubleshooting duties to ensure that quality parts are produced, including adjustments to speed, temperature, air pressure, and more.
• Complete all necessary paperwork including in-process inspection, move ticket, and the daily production sheet.
• Enter data in the SAP system.
• Support effective implementation of all GMP requirements and understand how it affects products/processes supported and/or owned.
• Involvement with RedZone utilization as instructed.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions in English, such as safety, quality, and GMP guidelines
• 6 months of manufacturing job experience
• Working knowledge of computers is required to perform necessary tasks such as finding and reading procedures, using computer terminals
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills are also required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits tailored to supporting you and your family
• Career development opportunities
• Hybrid working approach allowing two days a week from home