Pharmaceutical Operator 2nd shift

| --- Pharmaceutical Operator 2nd shift | | | At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. Operator, Pharmaceutical (2nd shift, 3:00 PM – 11:20 PM) Perform necessary tasks to plan and manufacture high quality products on time and in the right quantities in accordance with site policies and practices. YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure safe work environment by following all safety procedures, workplace standards and company guidelines, and ergonomic rules, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), standard operating procedures (SOPs) applying to a particular process or area, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements (OSHA), Lockout Tagout. Work with the other pharmaceutical operators and supervisors in assigned area to establish priorities and meet deadlines. Meet the production schedules outlined by team and/or Supervision. Maintain, clean, and organize work area and participate in safety improvement projects. Properly dispose of waste product and containers. Dispense components, operate, clean, set-up, changeover and maintain equipment and rooms to manufacture products. Clean and maintain process equipment which may include, but not limited to tanks, filler, pumps, blenders, mills, presses, coating pans, etc. Assist with technical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance tasks as needed and trained. Take action to safely reduce equipment setup and changeover times; Initiate and establish equipment operating parameters to maximize production, while meeting all product specifications. Ensure product quality by performing in-process checks, complying with cGMPs, being alert for unacceptable quality of incoming and outgoing materials, initiating quality improvements, and participating on quality improvement projects; Communicate quality and other non-compliance issues to supervision in a timely manner. Accurately record on the appropriate documents the process/manufacturing steps, production results, equipment in-process checks, samplings, cleanings, ingredients used, and any other required cGMP information. Maintain daily production sheets and time sheets for team. Review and approve work output for team members by using validated methods. Perform work, on personal computer (i.e., Business Operating Systems, read and respond to electronic mail in a timely manner, Microsoft Software, etc); Complete, maintain, and update production documentation (both electronic and paper) to perform material movements, material take-outs and yield determinations by following SOPs and utilizing systems as required such as Systems/Applications/Products (SAP), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Electronic Batch Records (EBRs), etc. Operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment for assigned stocking operations as well as stand up and sit down forktrucks as needed. Take ownership of training and learning to develop high performance competencies such as technical skills, communication skills, and skills to build a team-oriented culture (i.e. take ownership of training records for self-development and submit to supervision in timely manner, training team members, motivating and supporting team members, sharing knowledge to continuously improve the process, etc.). Cross train and train other pharmaceutical operators on equipment and processes as needed. Inform department Administrative Assistant when to order supplies as needed. Coordinate the utilization of outside contractors and vendors as needed. Participate in on-going medical surveillance programs as required. If assigned to Turret Cleaning/Assembly/Maintenance area of manufacturing: Continuously develop technical skills and abilities to operate and maintain tablet press equipment, taking ownership of the Turret Management process across a 3 shift (24 hour) operation. Troubleshoot and diagnose tablet press equipment issues and perform preventive maintenance tasks. Take action to safely clean tablet press, as well as reduce equipment setup and changeover times with tablet press. Initiate and establish tablet press operating parameters to maximize production, while meeting all product specifications. Perform other duties as trained and assigned. WHO YOU ARE Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required. Must be willing to work overtime as required, based on production demands.