Use Your Power
for Purpose
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. You will help to ensure
that patients and physicians have the medicines they need when they
need them. The significance of your role cannot be overstated, as
it directly influences the availability of essential medications.
Your dedication and agility are crucial in maintaining the high
standards of our manufacturing processes. By continuously striving
for excellence, you contribute to the overall mission of delivering
life-saving treatments to those in need. Your commitment to
improving outcomes ensures that our breakthroughs reach the
patients who depend on them.
What You Will
Achieve
The Senior
Production Operator II is responsible for the
proper operation and maintenance of assigned production equipment.
Performing routine preventative maintenance and repair of
production equipment, and operation of the equipment during
manufacturing.
Coach / trainer
for others. SME for the process operations as it relates to the
production equipment within respective
area.
In this role, you will :
Self-motivated with ability to work in a team environment and
independently.
Work in a clean manufacturing
environment, requiring special garments to be worn. Demonstrated
proficiency in gown / de-gown (i.e. aseptic) process.
Responsible for the proper operation of
production equipment, equipment downtime, and scrap
rate.
Perform machine set-up, repairs,
adjustments, changeovers, emergency repair / replacement, and
preventative maintenance on production equipment per the applicable
procedures.
Interact and interpret data from
production equipment automated control systems and displays.
Adhere to all safety requirements (e.g. PPE,
LOTO, etc.) and process step requirements (e.g. SOP, Batch
Records).
Communicate and inform management
of all safety issues, quality issue, and equipment repair plan of
action recommendations.
Communicate
effectively with team members and management to achieve production
deliverables and schedule adherence.
Support
the Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) activities (e.g.
Continuous Improvement (CI), Standard Work (SW), and Total
Productive Maintenance (TPM) including tracking metrics).
Demonstrated proficiency in current Good
Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practice, and
following detailed instructions.
Demonstrated
proficiency working work with automated production equipment.
Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting
and Root Cause analysis.
Certified Trainer.
Coaches and trains new hires.
SME of the
production equipment within respective area.
Here Is
What You Need (Minimum
Requirements)
Requires High
School Diploma (or Equivalent).
2+ years of pharmaceutical
manufacturing experience.
Problem solving mindset.
Possess necessary mechanical skills to perform the required machine
set-up, repairs and adjustments in order to keep equipment
operating efficiently.
Proficiently operate / maintain various standard maintenance
tools / equipment including basic hand and power tools, multi-meters,
and other mechanical equipment.
Ability to read,
interpret, and perform job duties described in operating procedure,
product batch records, and other equipment related documentation
(e.g. vendor manuals, P&ID, schematics, drawings, etc.).
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred
Requirements)
3+ years of
relevant pharmaceutical manufacturing experience as
operator / mechanic.
Technical school / Auto Mechanic Program Certificate and / or
Industrial maintenance / repair experience.
PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Stand 8-12 hours per
shift, sit 2-4 hours per shift, use computer terminal 1 hour per
shift.
Change into area required garments
(i.e. scrubs, shoes, PPE, safety glasses) 2-3 times per shift.
Work around moving / rotating equipment, work
around chemicals, work in hearing conservation area, work on knees
or non-standing position occasionally for repairs. Requires
physical activity for equipment repair, adjustment and operation of
equipment.
Respond to visual / audible
warning and alarm indicators, respond to color or other visual
indicators.
Walk on floors / catwalks, climb
stairs / ladders
Must be able to lift up to 50
pounds.
NON-STANDARD
WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Shift is 12 hours
nights, vary Mon-Fri. Includes a dedicated day off
Typical start / end time :
6pm to 6am (night shift)
Ability to work overtime as required.
No travel required.
Work Location
Assignment : On Premise
Last date to apply : December 10, 2025
The salary for this position ranges from $22.94 to $38.24 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 - Kansas - Mcpherson 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.
Pfizer endeavors to
make accessible to all users. If you would like to
contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need
assistance completing the application process and / or interviewing,
please email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com . This is to
be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the
accessibility of our website, online application process and / or
interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
Manufacturing
Production Operator Ii • Mcpherson, KS, McPherson County, KS; Kansas, United States