Operator Technician (Nights - 600)

Buffalo Grove, IL, us on site Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted November 4, 2025 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

Nemera is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of drug delivery devices for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, & generics industries. With locations worldwide, some of our services and products include eyedroppers, pumps, valves, inhalation devices, airless dispensers, and auto-injectors.

We put patients first when creating drug delivery devices because we know that accurate dosing and ergonomics contribute to patients completing their treatment. Working at Nemera means being part of a team that truly enjoys working together and always goes the extra mile to deliver on its commitments. We’re proud of the work we do because it improves patients’ lives.

Nemera Buffalo Grove LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.

This is a 12-hour Nights position (6:00 PM-6:00 AM), working on a 2-2-3 rotational schedule, requiring you to work every other weekend. 

 

The APU Operator I is responsible for the packaging of molded and/or assembled components per company and customer specifications 

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

  • Operate Molding, Assembly or packaging equipment as required per Product specifications.  

  • Package & label product per customer specification  

  • Perform visual inspection to identify gross defects and confirm product meets customer specifications 

  • Report identified visual defects to Cell Leader 

  • Enter daily production and scrap data into BMS  

  • Complete production and workstation documentation as required  

  • Move products to designated areas in WIP/ airlocks 

  • Order components through SAP from warehouse, scan WIP components with RF gun (Cell Lead Duties) 

  • Supply assembly machines with components (Cell Lead Duties) 

  • Completion of LRPs, including opening and closing of lots, ensuring all paperwork is mistake free.  

  • Maintain clean workspace and 5S Standards in work area daily/weekly/monthly 

  • Maintain Lean initiatives and participate in lean projects  

  • Provide suggestions and take active role in Process Improvements to eliminate non-value-added activity  

  • Support and maintain all policies of the company including but not limited to ISO Standards, Health and Safety  

  • Requirements, Continuous Improvement, GMP and standard work procedures  

  • Other duties as assigned  

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent (preferred) 

  • Able to frequently lift up to 50lbs. 

  • Stand and walk 90% of shift 

  • Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab and climb 

  • Satisfy vision testing requirements of the job 

 

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: 

  • Basic math skills 

  • PC skills 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

  • Works in a clean manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include moderate noise levels 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.

The Nemera timekeeping system utilizes finger scan. Our biometric policy is available upon request at [email protected]

About this role

Summary

Operate packaging equipment, inspect products, document data, and support process improvements in manufacturing.

Job title

Operator Technician (Nights - 600)

Experience level

high school diploma or GED

Industry

pharmaceutical manufacturing

Location requirements

Buffalo Grove, IL, on-site, nights shift

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

visual inspectionequipment operationdata entrylifting up to 50lbsbasic math

Preferred skills

PC skillslean projects

Specializations

packaginginspectionequipment operationlean initiatives
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Buffalo Grove, IL, USA

On-site City