Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Manufacturing Operator to join our team in Athens, GA.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

Benefits you will enjoy starting your first day:

• Competitive pay based on experience, night shift differential, plus an annual performance bonus.
• Full medical, dental and vision coverage, competitive 401k, HSA/FSA, and company paid Pension plan.
• 120 hours paid vacation, plus 40 hours paid sick leave and an additional 40 hours paid personal leave.
• 2/2/3 schedule with a 3-day weekend every other week.
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible degree programs.
• $3,000 sign-on bonus and/or company paid relocation available.

Are you interested in joining a team that is positively impacting patients' lives by ensuring high quality in our pharmaceutical products? Apply today for this exciting role!

As a Manufacturing Operator, you will:

Perform duties related to the preparation and manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, and/or medical devices.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Operating and cleaning production equipment used to produce intermediate or finished products and completing all associated support activities in the production of these products to ensure products are correctly manufactured and removed from defects as required.
• Handling-controlled substance in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines including FDA, EPA, OSHA and DEA while maintaining compliance with all company and site policies and procedures and the intent of our Credo.
• Following and accurately completing batch records/logs, SAP transactions and other documentation associated with all production processes to ensure efficient operations and compliance with cGMP and standard operating procedures.
• Transporting materials of varying weight in accordance with established safety guidelines using material handling equipment and additional assistance as required.
• Performing all duties with attention to quality, safety and environmental matters including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, recognizing, reporting, and appropriately responding to hazards in the work area, maintaining proper housekeeping, and properly labeling and storing chemicals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by site leadership.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years’ experience in a related regulated manufacturing industry.
• Able to read, write, and understand basic English and math and effectively work as part of a team.
• Be available for overtime work on a scheduled or emergency basis.
• Available and willing to work biweekly rotating hours of 7:00am to 7:00pm and 7:00pm to 7:00am shifts, including weekends and overtime (on a scheduled or emergency basis) to support shift operations.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching with hands and arms, and using hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently required to talk, hear, taste and smell; must have the ability to work from ladders or platforms up to 30 feet in the air and the ability to lift, push or pull up to 40 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to qualify for respiratory protective equipment use.

Preferred Qualification:

• 6+ months of work experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or other industry that complies with cGMP environment.
• Knowledge of DCS and SAP systems.
• Basic PC navigation such as the ability to enter data into programs/software applications.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

Push the boundaries of science to transform health—and your career.

Join us and advance life-changing treatments for people who need them most. At Johnson & Johnson, our focus is on improving global health equity and developing MedTech and pharmaceutical innovations that impact the future of health. Using AI and robotics to transform surgery or helping data scientists and clinicians formulate new ways to diagnose and treat disease, this work may sound like sci-fi, but it’s all science, all real, and could be your career. Whatever your background, skills, or career goals, there’s a place for you to help solve some of the world’s most pressing health challenges with us.

Accelerate your career while changing the world.

Each of our broadly-based family of companies offers an inclusive and empowering culture and employee benefits (like paid time off to volunteer, transgender-inclusive and same-sex partner health insurance coverage, and more) designed to help you live your best life, however you define it. And our best-in-class learning and development approaches, mentorship, and access to innovators across the world will help you grow your skills and reach your career goals. Because when you're at your best, nothing stands between you and your next breakthrough.