Manufacturing Operator 1

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Operator 1

LOCATION: 4353 East 49th Street, Cleveland, OH, USA, OH-44125
Duration: 9+ Months

Shift Info: work hours: 2 weeks will be 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, then will go to 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Your Role:

This role encompasses manufacturing operations starting with material receipt, reaction, isolation and drying in the Large Production Department.

The Manufacturing Technician 1 is responsible for receipt of materials, manufacture of product using approved and assigned materials and completing all assigned manufacturing activities following established procedures and controls. This role is an entry level position geared toward familiarizing operators in proper techniques in safely manufacturing products to build a basic repertoire of chemical manufacturing experience.

Who You Are:

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

A highly driven, self-starter who takes pride in delivering high quality products to our customers by adhering to procedures and standards while performing their job duties.

• Unloads procured materials from delivery vehicles, inspects materials for quality defects, and verifies labelled materials that are labelled with system generated labels.
• Conducts material movement within the department and within the plant with pallets or poly drum handling equipment such as a manual pallet jack, an electric walk behind tow motor or a powered industrial truck.
• Operates equipment such as reactors, solvent pumps, centrifuges, tumbler dryers, balances, and distillation equipment used in the production of chemical products.
• Utilizes appropriate safety apparel and PPE when deemed necessary by procedures or the chemical in use, as found in the appropriate Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
• Produces chemical products utilizing allocated material.
• Produces chemical products to pre-established purity and quality standards.
• Performs chemical production procedures using safe practices for the use and handling of chemicals.
• Performs basic analytical analysis such as pH measurements to test chemicals, solutions, or intermediates.
• Disposes, destroys, or recovers chemical waste and by-products generated during chemical production.
• Minimizes the quantities of chemicals requiring waste handling, especially if hazardous.
• Properly package, label, and report waste as necessary.
• Generates records and labels using approved master templates.
• Manually portions chemicals (e.g., amino acids) into vessels precisely following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and batch record instructions.
• Samples and submits products for Quality Control (QC) testing.
• Cleans and labels intermediate good containers.
• Conducts material, product, and vessel inspections.
• Manages inventory of cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), and utensils.
• Promptly reports deviations, discrepancies, and abnormalities to management and assists in determining root cause and identifying corrective actions.
• Maintains facility housekeeping by cleaning operating areas daily and per procedure.
• Performs safety inspections, making corrections as needed, and reports results.
• Completes required documentation (e.g., batch records, logbooks, forms, etc.) following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and using ALCOA (accurate, legible, contemporaneous, original, attributable) principles.
• Reads and interprets Manufacturing Batch Records, SOPs, and Work Instructions.
• Performs basic SAP transactions as required.
• Actively participates in a proactive safety culture, identifying hazards, making suggestions for improvement, coaching coworkers on safety, and working incident-free.
• Actively participates in company provided training and performs electronic training within the allocated time.
• Maintains a positive attitude, works well with peers and management level employees, accepts constructive feedback, helps to identify problems and improvements, and has a desire to learn.
• Seeks supervisory guidance regarding any process upsets or if manufacturing questions arise.
• All other duties as assigned to maintain smooth departmental operation.

Education, Qualifications, Experience:

• High School education or equivalent.

Employment Testing Requirements:

• Pre/Annual-employment screening/medical monitoring.
• Pass background check, drug/alcohol screen.
• Physically/medically cleared to wear a respirator.

Physical Requirements:

• During the execution of duties, the employee may be required to walk, stand, kneel, bend, scoop and lift while wearing required PPE, up to and/or including a fully encapsulated suit, in both summer heat and winter cold.
• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds using lift assist equipment.
• Ability to wear respiratory protection, airline respirator or air purifying respirator, for extended periods of time, in both summer heat and winter cold.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Follows all policies and procedures as defined from Corporate and Site.
• Develops and/or assist in the implementation of process improvement, safety, quality, and 5S ideas.
• Organizes and maintains a clean and orderly work area in accordance with the administrative General Housekeeping policy/procedures.
• Performs all functions in a safe and timely manner in accordance with OSHA standards and general rules and regulations governing the workplace.
• Responsible for following general personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements as established by company policy.
• Demonstrates professional working behavior when working with all staff and visitors.
• Follow trained requirement to ISO9001/14001/45001 Management Systems.
• Seeks guidance from Supervisor as needed to ensure the above.

Tek Ninjas is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company connecting top talent with organizations across Information Technology, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Engineering, and Professional Services. We partner with Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, government agencies, and emerging businesses to deliver highly skilled professionals for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities.

At Tek Ninjas, we believe people are the foundation of success. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture where employees are empowered to develop their skills, advance their careers, and make a meaningful impact. Our commitment to innovation, integrity, and excellence drives everything we do, helping both our clients and employees achieve their goals.

Whether you're looking for your next career opportunity or seeking exceptional talent, Tek Ninjas is dedicated to building lasting partnerships and delivering outstanding results.

Company Description

Tek Ninjas is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company connecting top talent with organizations across Information Technology, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Engineering, and Professional Services. We partner with Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, government agencies, and emerging businesses to deliver highly skilled professionals for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities.\r\n\r\nAt Tek Ninjas, we believe people are the foundation of success. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture where employees are empowered to develop their skills, advance their careers, and make a meaningful impact. Our commitment to innovation, integrity, and excellence drives everything we do, helping both our clients and employees achieve their goals.\r\n\r\nWhether you're looking for your next career opportunity or seeking exceptional talent, Tek Ninjas is dedicated to building lasting partnerships and delivering outstanding results.