About this role
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.
1st - Sun-Tues 5:23am-5:30pm, every other Wed
2nd - Sun-Tues 5:23pm-5:30am, every other Wed
3rd - Thurs-Sat 5:23am-5:30pm, every other Wed
4th - Thurs-Sat 5:23pm-5:30am, every other Wed
This position is a 5 month assignment. The position offers benefits, training, and full time hours. There may be an opportunity to extend the assignment, or become a regular employee, based on performance and business needs. A $2,000 bonus will be offered for those that complete the full assignment.
Job Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Visually inspects, ensures, and assembles parts in process to quality specifications, being aware of critical visual and dimensional defects and determines acceptability of the parts, based on customer specifications.
- Assures accuracy of product packaging and tractability as required, including generating labels, the correct labeling of containers, and accurate part count.
- Operates and maintains production auxiliary equipment utilizing the correct safety precautions.
- Maintains a clean, orderly and safe workstation and environment at all times.
- Communicates with Production leadership regarding any unacceptable parts and any malfunctions of the production process within their workstation.
- Checks apart counts by weighing and ensuring that scale(s) are set for accuracy.
- Follows all applicable SOPs, GMPs, and DOIs.
- Contributes to continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste.
- Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
- Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and safety rules.
- Complies with the company’s safety policy at all times
- Complies with the company’s quality policy at all times
- Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
- May be required to work mandatory overtime and/or irregular hours and/or on irregular days to complete assignments and meet business needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
Work Experience
- No min required required
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experience with cGMP purchasing practices, ISO, and medical device manufacturing.
- Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
- Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
- Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
- Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
Travel Requirements
Physical Requirements
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 and/or a pre-employment drug screening.
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Other facts
About West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a trusted partner to established and emerging drug developers, West helps ensure the safe, effective containment and delivery of life-saving and life-enhancing medicines for patients. With 10,000 team members across 50 sites worldwide, West helps support our customers by delivering billions of components and devices each year.
West is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WST) and is included on the Standard & Poor's 500 index.
What you'll do
- This role involves performing labor along a production line, including operating, inspecting, and troubleshooting production line machinery and assemblies. Responsibilities also include visually inspecting and assembling parts to quality specifications, ensuring packaging accuracy, and maintaining a clean and safe workstation.
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