Production Operator
Joulé
Bethlehem, PA
Job Title: Production Operator
Location: Bethlehem, PA 18015
Type: Direct-Hire
Overview:
We are seeking a Production Operator to support a global Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) specializing in GMP micronization and milling for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. This position supports day-to-day pharmaceutical processing and material handling in a regulated manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and cGMP documentation.
Responsibilities
- Operate and oversee processing equipment used in pharmaceutical production
- Follow batch records, SOPs, and cGMP standards to ensure compliance and quality
- Perform equipment setup, breakdown, cleaning, and basic maintenance activities
- Record production data, material usage, and any deviations accurately
- Support material receipt, storage, and inventory control processes
- Prepare raw materials for production and assist with internal material transfers
- Assist with weighing, labeling, and packaging of finished products
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant production and warehouse environment
- Work cross-functionally with quality, maintenance, and logistics teams
- Adhere to rotating shift schedules, including occasional weekend coverage
- Support additional operational tasks as needed
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training is a plus
- Prior experience in cGMP manufacturing or warehouse environments preferred
- Forklift or material handling experience is a plus
- Ability to work in a controlled or cleanroom environment and perform physical tasks
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
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About the Company
Joulé
With extensive scientific, clinical, and healthcare industry experience, Joulé recruiters excel at placing talent across core specialty areas:
- Scientific staffing for hard-to-find skills
Working across every scientific discipline, Joulé places biologists, chemists, scientists, technicians and other specialists.
- Clinical lifecycle recruiting
From research to regulations, safety to statistics, Joulé helps clients manage every stage of the clinical development lifecycle.
- Equipment calibration, maintenance and validation
Laboratory and facility support comes with a total quality commitment backed by ISO 9001:2008 certification.
- National healthcare recruitment
Trust Joulé’s extensive experience in physician, advanced practice provider and executive direct placement search.