Chemical Operator Assistant (2nd Shift)

Why Patients Need You
Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.
What You Will Achieve
You will be operating automatic and manual chemical process equipment of varying complexity in various production processes in accordance with operating procedures. You will perform quality control analyses as required to complete in-process batches and identify variations. You will be trained in hazardous material handling and emergency procedures as these processes may generate high pressure and/or critical reactions.
As part of technical operations, you will be a team member who is relied to have a good understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment. Your decision making will help you prioritize workflows based on the available resources. You will follow standard procedures to complete tasks, some of which may vary in scope, sequence, complexity and timing. You will contribute to the team's success by sharing your previously acquired knowledge.
It is your hard work and focus that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It

• Manage own time and professional development, be accountable for own results and prioritize own workflow.
• Operate automatic and manual chemical process equipment of varying complexity in various production processes in accordance with operating procedures.
• Perform duties required in operating a variety of equipment used in your assigned area of the division, maintaining responsibility for tasks as assigned.
• Operate process equipment, such as filter presses, pumps and agitators.
• Participate in quality and safety incident investigation.
• Troubleshoot all operating deviations and issues and coordinate with other function when required.
• Complete all documentation according with Good Manufacturing Practices {also cGMP} and Good Distribution Practices {part of GxP} standards.
• Responsible for preparation and clearing of equipment for maintenance work.
• Perform material receiving, staging, transfer, dispensing, sampling, and charging operation.
• Monitor the plant status and liaise with colleagues of other departments to ensure there is no interruption to manufacturing process.
• Maintain Pfizer standards and values for quality, safety and environmental objectives as well as meeting production goals.
• Complete all trainings by attending scheduled training.

Qualifications
Must-Have
High school diploma / general education degree (GED)
Minimum of 2 years' work experience
• Knowledge of basic workplace discipline
• Limited knowledge of industry practices and standards
• Works with close supervision
• Follows specific, detailed instructions
• Willingness to learn automated process control systems such as Honeywell TDC3000, Emerson Delta V, Foxboro and Wonderware
• Contacts are primarily within immediate work group
• Daily tasks and deliverables, where results are measured on daily or weekly basis
Nice-to-Have

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a chemical or formulation manufacturing environment
• Military experience

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
• Considerable standing, bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, walking, climbing of stairs and ladders, lifting and moving of containers up to 25 kg.
• Ability to work with computer systems such as Microsoft applications and SAP
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Overtime & shift premium eligible
• No travel
• 7 day per week operation
• Noisy shop floor environment with up to 25-50% outdoor work
• Processes generate high pressure and/or temperature and require training in hazardous material handling and emergency procedures
• Use of hearing, hand, feet and eye protection

Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The salary for this position ranges from $18,74 to $31,23 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company's policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - Michigan - Kalamazoo location.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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