Semi-skilled Operator at Lonza Inc. in Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Semi-Skilled Operator /Production Operator

At Lonza Specialty Ingredients (LSI), we combine technological innovation with world-class manufacturing and regulatory excellence. We are a leader in Microbial Control Solutions and chemical technologies used in various applications including hygiene and home care. Today, these solutions are more critical than ever to maintain the hygiene and safety of hospitals, homes, schools, and offices across the world. Our Specialty Chemical Services business provides composite materials for technically demanding industries and performance intermediates & chemicals. Our Custom development and manufacturing team has already brought more than 1,000 unique solutions to life for their customers.

We are a highly dynamic group of 3,000 employees in more than 21 countries around the world. For us, performance, collaboration, passion and care are fundamentals. Are YOU someone who CARES about finding unique solutions for customers, who is PASSIONATE about making a difference? We are looking for talent who embrace COLLABORATION and are motivated by a PERFORMANCE culture.

LSI is looking for a Semi-Skilled Operator /Production Operator supporting manufacturing in our location in Williamsport, PA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle startup and shut down duties pertaining to packaging equipment at the beginning and end of each shift




• Make-certain that each packaging machine is in good repair and works in accordance to regulations set by the company




• Responsible for packaging integrity and quality checks on each packaging order




• Monitor correct product weights and ensure that they are maintained throughout the shift




• Handle / discard waste that packaging machineries edict in a safe manner




• Educate workers on exercising caution to avoid accidents and prevent injuries




• Maintain a clean and orderly work area by ensuring that floors are clean and organized




• Maintain manufacturing batch records




• Load and unload items into packaging machines and remove rejected packages to be isolated as surplus




• Reset machines following malfunctions or need for repeated cycles




• Secure packaged items by gluing, tying, stapling or Stretch Wrapping




• Sort, label, and inspect packaged products




• Stack packaged items in storage areas or on delivery pallets using jack pallets or forklifts




• Maintain daily logs regarding packaged products and storage and delivery orders

Key Requirements:

• Must be capable of Operating a Forklift




• Must be competent with Computers




• Must be capable of wearing a respirator and being a member of the Site Emergency Response Team

A major part of the heritage of LSI is being able to deliver unique solutions to our customers. Being the driving force behind this approach – listening, asking, understanding to match the right elements in a new way has been an inherent part of our day-to-day business. Always with the goal to enable a competitive advantage for each customer with a specific product, package or solution. What makes YOU different?

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.