Manufacturing Operator

The Lenexa manufacturing site makes a dry powder product, called cell culture media, which is used nationwide by pharmaceutical companies in the manufacture of human and animal pharmaceuticals. In this role, you will be working with Dried Powdered Media (DPM).

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
•Processing –loading chemicals into large stainless-steel blenders, using an equipment operation interface to preblend/mill/postblend, monitoring automated processes, and troubleshooting
•Packaging –prepping materials, packing out powder into containers (barrels, buckets, bottles, etc.), palletizing filled containers
•Cleaning –breaking down/setting up equipment, hooking up hoses/piping using gaskets/clamps, spraying down rooms, loading equipment into parts-wash, operating and monitoring automated cleaning
•Computer Use –must have basic computer skills
•Documentation –the ability to read and write legibly/clearly/accurately in logbooks in English.
•The process is standard, but each batch of powdered product is unique, and the length of manufacturing time will vary. Therefore, no two days are the same!
•All job activities are performed indoors under temperature-controlled conditions

WHAT YOU BRING:
•Machine Operator Experience preferred, also Manufacturing, Warehouse, or Quality experience preferred
•Computer skills
•Ability to complete paper-based documentation
•Attention to detail
•Willingness to learn
•Good attitude and attendance