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Title:  Mixing Technician- Material Handler

Requisition ID:  75435
Date:  Aug 21, 2026
Location: 

Williamsport, PA, US, 17701

Department:  Operations
Description: 

 

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

 

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  

 

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.  

Job Description

In this role, you will work as part of collaborative team working to produce high-quality components used in life-saving healthcare products. You will learn new skills, and contribute to a safe, fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

This roles responsibilities include mixing materials by prescribed bills-of-material for all presses in operation in such a manner as to ensure full traceability of materials throughout the process. The use of Forklifts and RF guns are required for this postion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure that molding materials are supplied in adequate quantity to provide for uninterrupted operation of the molding process.
  • Supply adequate lot verification and acceptability to satisfy Quality Assurance requirements.
  • Record accurate information at color changes such as return-to-stock items and transfers using the RF gun.
  • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the work areas to minimize the possibility of contamination of raw material.
  • Mix special blends of materials at the request of engineering or manufacturing management as needed.
  • Remove all resin and concentrate from the Quarantine Area when it has been approved. 
  • Perform PM’s on all equipment associated with Mixing in the MP2 program.
  • Assist in the taking of physical inventories as needed.
  • Preventative maintenance of tools.
  • Assist in the setting of tooling and applying auxiliary equipment to tooling.
  • Be able to operate MP2, SAP, G2, Mattec and Word programs proficiently and pull up reports for these programs as needed.   
  • Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations.
  • Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 5S program.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education

  • High School Diploma Or equivalent required

Work Experience

  • Minimum 1 year of mixing experience is preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must have current or previous forklift experience
  • Must have good communication skills
  • Must have excellent attention to detail

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

Shift

First Shift: Monday - Friday 7.30am-4pm 

 

 

 

 

 

 

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com.  Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.


Nearest Major Market: Williamsport

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