Extruding Compounding Operator

Job description

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun.

A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work.

And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

The duty of the Extruding/Compounding Operator is to accurately and consistently prepare and convert weighted raw materials into mixed compounded materials from which our various products are produced and meet our customer specifications. Use quick thinking and confident to ensure consistent processing and foresight to know the next task required. As Jr. associate majority of duties should be performed with minimal input and training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

With minimal direction, retrieve approved ingredients in preparation to make our various product formulations; documenting and recording the ingredients to make each of the various compounds to be produced. With minimal direction, operates mixing equipment, extruder, cutter, calendar and other auxiliary equipment in forming, shaping and cutting mixed materials for further processing. Monitors dimensions by using measuring equipment and micrometer; monitors computer generated dimensions.

With minimal direction, prepare, identify and deliver these approved ingredients to each area/stage of the production process With minimal direction, assemble all required materials according to our specific product formulation using the area forklift or other material handling devices as required to assemble these items. With minimal direction, operate all required equipment to mix, form, shape and/or cut these prepared materials for further product processing.

With minimal direction, weigh up and document formulas that do not meet specifications and completes necessary QC, SPC and production forms. With some direction from trainer load recipe and set up the extruders (Inner rings, Outer Rings, Ring Components) for items to be ran while maintaining the correct weight, length and width of stock. Operate forklift and other material handling devices as needed to bring totes of compounded materials to be extruded to the extrusion area.

Keep the compounding area and all equipment in this area clean and in orderly condition. Keeps Compounding Supervisor informed of off-standard work and any unusual or unsafe conditions encountered.

Shift Shift Schedule

Friday–Sunday, 12-hour overnight shift, 6:50 PM–7:00 AM Training Schedule: New hires will train on the day shift, 6:50 AM–7:00 PM, Friday–Sunday, for approximately 4–6 months before transitioning to the overnight schedule Education

• Ability to pass pre-employment testing Work Experience No min required 3 to 6 months production required Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Must be willing and able to work as a team member and make general decisions within authorized job responsibilities
• Ability to follow written training procedures.

Travel Requirements None

No travel required Physical Requirements Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects. West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [email protected]. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.