Virbac Corporation is now hiring Production Operators!

Maryland Heights MO

Description

Location Bridgeton, MO Job description Excellent benefits package including vacation, 401k & match, life, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and more! Pay is $20.20 per hour to start. Plus a $500 sign-on bonus! We currently have five openings - all second shift positions working 3:00 to 11:30 pm. Work is in an FDA regulated environment (clean, air-conditioned, nice environment). We're growing and will likely be hiring more positions soon. Duties Operate filling and packaging equipment for FDA and EPA-regulated animal pharmaceutical products. Permanent assignments. Area of accountability no.1: Operate equipment Main activities: - Organize their activity for production processes - Perform equipment set-ups and make adjustments - Perform line clearances - Perform unit and equipment cleaning procedures - Monitor key line parameters Expected results: All products made are in compliance with regulations and client requirements. Area of accountability no.2: Quality Main activities: - Conduct IPCs at defined intervals - Take samples and send them to QC - Follow GMPs and SOPs - Record information throughout the process into the batch record and/or logbook to ensure compliance. - Follow proper gowning procedures Expected results: Information that helps to assure the traceability of manufactured lots. Area of accountability no.3: Continuous Improvement Main activities: - Record KPI - Participate in kaizen events (5S, SMED…). Expected results: Ensure the process works at the optimum level of compliance, quality, and efficiency to meet customer expectations. Area of accountability no.4: Troubleshooting Main activities: - Follow proper troubleshooting procedures when malfunctions occur and report issues to a technician/supervisor if applicable - Notify supervisor if deviation occurs (IPCs, raw material issues, equipment…) Expected results: Ensure traceability of troubleshooting. Area of accountability no.5: Safety Main activities: - Follow plant safety guidelines - Safely operate and adjust the equipment, starting and stopping, in a manner so as not to harm the equipment, yourself, or fellow employees - Fill in safety checklists - Notify supervisors of safety near misses or incidents Expected results: Measure the impact each activity has on personnel safety. Know-How Job-related skills required to complete activities: - Following hygiene and safety guidelines. - Respecting material and personnel flows. - Talking/listening to others to convey/understand information effectively. - Ability to read, understand and execute operating instructions, guidelines, SOPs, and batch records. - Good math skills: adding, subtracting, multiplication, percentages, conversions. - Basic computer skills. Behavior Interpersonal skills required to complete activities: - Ability to diligently follow batch records and procedures with attention to detail. - Demonstrate ability to work in teams and lead by example. - Customer focus. - Communicate effectively. Optional Training / Experience necessary to do the job: Educational level or equivalent experience: High School Education or GED. Experience required to fulfil the role: 1 to 2 years prior experience working in production at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility is desired, but not required. Career pre-requisites: Pre-employment mathematics and reading testing will be required.