Nipro Glass America

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for an Operator who is experienced, hands-on, and communicative to join us in our Westport, Indiana facility.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

This is a unique opportunity that plays a key role in supporting the organization. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, anticipates needs before the arise, and is passionate about making a meaningful impact.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Monitor the product for dimensional specifications and visual defects to make sure the vial meets specification outlined on the vial print and job sheet.
• Interact with quality personnel and packers to communicate acceptability and trending.
• Make adjustments to forming burners, performing units, and finish forming units as required to keep product within dimensional and cosmetic specifications.
• Required cleaning and/or replacing tooling and burners as necessary.
• Ability to train and assists operators.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, safety procedures, process control manual, short correspondence, prints, job sheets, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence, record downtime information with reasons, and fill out production forms.
• Ability to understand both metric and American units.
• Use all types of gauges to verify dimensions.
• Ability to read calipers and dial indicators.
• Ability to chart SPC information.
• Requires a degree of mechanical aptitude. Ability to read prints, calipers, and understands basic metric dimensions.
• Ensure the vial machine is operating properly and up to mechanical standards.
• Maintain housekeeping of plant work area.
• Perform job changes at level of Job Grade
• Follow safety rules and company procedures
• Promote continuous improvement in all areas of the plant including EHS
• Promote teamwork in plant.
• Follow the 4 C's outlined in the QMS policy - communication, commitment, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
• Exemplifies all safety, health and environment rules, company rules, regulations and ISO procedures and work instructions

(Other duties may be assigned as necessary)

WHAT YOU BRING TO NIPRO

• High School Diploma or GED

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated ability to perform at a high level

BENEFITS:

• Cash Incentive Plan: Bonus Eligibility
• Dental, Medical, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching with an additional non-elective contribution based on your combined age and years of service.
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Career Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Bonus up to $1,000

COMPENSATION:

Salary Range: $24.30-33.71.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Nipro is a global leading international player in the healthcare industry, serving healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical companies and patients directly. For over 7 decades we have been doing what we do best! Develop, manufacture and deliver high-quality medical devices, medicines and pharmaceutical packaging to our customers and patients. Guided by our belief of entrepreneurial spirit, our ambition has resulted in growth, that will only accelerate in the years to come.

NIPRO delivers on its purpose to help all people Live Longer. Live Better.

Our purpose is grounded in care, respect, and a deep commitment to the well-being of every life we touch—patients, partners, and team members. We believe that every colleague at NIPRO plays a vital role in our mission: to push innovation forward, improve patient outcomes, and make world-class healthcare accessible to all. Respect is active and essential at NIPRO - it is our way of working, thinking, and growing together. We promote an environment where people feel safe to contribute, constructive ideas flow freely, and every person is treated with dignity.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nipro Pharmapackaging Americas Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.