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Production Operator

Requisition ID:

71780

Date:

Dec 2, 2025

Location:

Williamsport, PA, US

Department:

Operations

Description:

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. Working by the side of its customers from concept to patient, West creates products that promote the efficiency, reliability and safety of the world's pharmaceutical drug supply. West is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and supports its customers from locations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. West's 2018 sales of $1.7 billion reflect the daily use of approximately 112 million of its components and devices, which are designed to improve the delivery of healthcare to patients around the world.

Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for the production of components that meet or exceed pre-determined specifications. Responsible for inspection, packaging, labelling and completion of documentation necessary to provide quality, production and traceability records in accordance with Quality Systems ISO 9001/ ISO 13485.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Ensures the quality of the parts produced by inspecting parts visually, ensures relevant documentation is recorded and signed off in real time.

+ Maintaining accuracy of batch documentation at all times and ensuring that it is filled in and right first time.

+ Completing measurements as required by the work instructions, reviewing measurement results and alerting appropriate personnel of any deviations from the customer specification or part print.

+ Packages the parts according to customer specification and indicates the status of the part (accept/reject) according to proper procedure and specifications.

+ Places finished product in correct location.

+ Understands and safely operates all equipment.

+ Reports and/or corrects unsafe working conditions.

+ Performs secondary operations as necessary to meet customer specifications.

+ Performs general cleaning of machines and ancillary equipment.

+ Verifies the labels for correct part and lot numbers.

+ Maintains proper level of packaging supplies at each machine.

+ Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner by practicing good housekeeping.

+ Define machine status on OEE System in order to determine machine downtime and run time.

+ Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training and regulations.

+ Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.

+ Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.

+ Act in accordance with the company’s guiding principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.

+ Performs additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.

+ Maintains methods/procedures and all supporting documentation to meet the requirements of Quality Systems ISO 13485:2016.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Education

+ High School Diploma or GED preferred

Work Experience

+ Previous production work experience would be an advantage.

+ Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements would be an advantage.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Must have good verbal reasoning, numerate ability and mechanical aptitude skills.

+ Must have good communication skills, both written and oral.

+ Must have good organizational skills.

+ Must be able to work in a team environment.

+ Basic knowledge and understanding of a computer.

+ Must be willing to work in a controlled environment, which involves the wearing of a gown, cap and relevant personal protective equipment.

License and Certifications

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

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.

Additional Requirements