Processing Technician - 3rd Shift
Opella, Chattanooga, TN, United States
Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third‑largest portfolio in the Over‑The‑Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self‑care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000‑strong global team, our 13 best‑in‑class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.
About The Job
Your role as a Processing Technician for Sanofi Consumer Healthcare involves manufacturing bulk blend products, ensuring efficient set‑up, operation, tear‑down, and cleaning of equipment. Your knowledge of cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) will help drive seamless production in our processing area.
This is a 3rd Shift position: Monday – Friday – Hours 2:30pm – 11pm.
Main Responsibilities
Ensure the quality and quantity of raw materials are accurately measured to produce finished bulk products according to specific formulations and procedures.
Learn to operate various equipment, including mills, grinders, conveyors, mixers, and tableting presses, to create tablets, ointments, creams, liquids, and powders.
Monitor the manufacturing process and implement control factors to keep production within acceptable limits.
Maintain detailed production records, follow step‑by‑step procedures, and complete production orders efficiently.
Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and well‑maintained.
About You
Education: You must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Experience: Experience in manufacturing, production, including operating high‑speed packaging or assembly equipment, start‑ups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
Technical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand equipment operations, with the capacity to lift heavy loads (25‑60 lbs).
Attention to Detail: Must maintain close visual attention during manufacturing processes to ensure quality and safety.
Special Requirements: Must comply with the dress code (uniforms, safety gear), be willing to undergo necessary training, and be able to work in conditions with exposure to dust, grease, and packing machinery hazards.
Desired Qualifications: Lean Six Sigma Certification, previous pharmaceutical experience, familiarity with Production Automation Systems like SAP are desirable.
Hourly Range:
$19.63 – $20.63
North America Applicants Only
Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.
Opella and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About The Job
Your role as a Processing Technician for Sanofi Consumer Healthcare involves manufacturing bulk blend products, ensuring efficient set‑up, operation, tear‑down, and cleaning of equipment. Your knowledge of cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) will help drive seamless production in our processing area.
This is a 3rd Shift position: Monday – Friday – Hours 2:30pm – 11pm.
Main Responsibilities
Ensure the quality and quantity of raw materials are accurately measured to produce finished bulk products according to specific formulations and procedures.
Learn to operate various equipment, including mills, grinders, conveyors, mixers, and tableting presses, to create tablets, ointments, creams, liquids, and powders.
Monitor the manufacturing process and implement control factors to keep production within acceptable limits.
Maintain detailed production records, follow step‑by‑step procedures, and complete production orders efficiently.
Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and well‑maintained.
About You
Education: You must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Experience: Experience in manufacturing, production, including operating high‑speed packaging or assembly equipment, start‑ups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
Technical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand equipment operations, with the capacity to lift heavy loads (25‑60 lbs).
Attention to Detail: Must maintain close visual attention during manufacturing processes to ensure quality and safety.
Special Requirements: Must comply with the dress code (uniforms, safety gear), be willing to undergo necessary training, and be able to work in conditions with exposure to dust, grease, and packing machinery hazards.
Desired Qualifications: Lean Six Sigma Certification, previous pharmaceutical experience, familiarity with Production Automation Systems like SAP are desirable.
Hourly Range:
$19.63 – $20.63
North America Applicants Only
Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.
Opella and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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