U-05 Sterile Manufacturing Operator B (1st shift)
- United States - Michigan - Rochester
Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need, precisely when they need them. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
Provide technical and business support to engineers on various tasks.
Prepare detailed engineering documentation, reports, and drawings.
Conduct preliminary analyses of trajectory adequacy data and ensure model dimensional consistency.
Make quantitative judgments on technical data and conduct tests to assist in engineering evaluations.
Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables, working effectively as a team member and coordinating with others.
Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results.
Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope, sequence, and complexity within the agreed timeframe.
Identify and solve moderately routine problems.
Complete assignments with moderate supervision using established procedures, referring deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor.
Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential duties for this position include but are not limited to:
Performs all tasks as outlined in the Batch Card, SOPs, and/or Job Aids.
Inspects filled syringes to established criteria and sorts defects into the appropriate receptacle for reconciliation.
Performs manual packaging operations as assigned by the supervisor according to the appropriate SOP or Job Aid.
Observes all SOPs and Safety and Health Regulations.
Re-stocks packaging supplies from line stock as required to maintain packaging operation.
Notifies supervisor, PMO and/or Quality Specialist of unusual or recurring defects in syringe products or packaging materials.
Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner.
Assists in training new colleagues as required.
If required, verifies packaging supplies and product against product board or Batch Card to assure correctness.
Signs pertinent forms as required.
Participates in all required training programs to maintain required level of cGMP compliance.
Performs off-line inspection of product, such as media reading, as required.
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience
Understanding basic problem-solving methods, mathematics, and reading skills
Good Manufacturing Practices (also cGMP) and Batch Record comprehension
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to contribute to department success in a team environment
Performing tasks at a productive level under demanding conditions
Solid understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment
Proficiency in engineering software and tools
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
This position is in a Penicillin Facility. The candidate cannot be allergic to Penicillin, and will be required to undergo Penicillin allergy testing.
This department requires the SMO to bend, reach, lift and stand for extended periods of time.
The SMO must be able to grasp from 4 – 5 filled syringes at a time in one hand while manipulating them with the other hand for overall evaluation for defects.
All SMOs must have corrected 20/20 vision and must be able to pass a routine inspection test using seeded syringes.
The Penicillin Inspection/Packaging department is currently operating on a one-shift basis, five days per week. However, SMOs must be available for extended hours and six to seven day operations, if required. In order to maintain the required delivery schedule, overtime may be required
Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements
This role is 1st shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
This is a union position; membership in union is required after 30 days of hire date.
Other job details:
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Last day to apply: August 18, 2026
Union Hourly Rate: $27.36
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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Engineering
Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives
Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.
Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:
“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.
“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.
“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.
Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.
Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.
Our Values
To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose, we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.
The “how” is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture.
Courage: Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.
Excellence: We can only change patients’ lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes.
Equity: We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.
Joy: We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.
Pfizer Global Supply
Pfizer Global Supply proudly shoulders the responsibility of manufacturing and distributing our wide-ranging pharmaceutical products.
With an unwavering commitment to ensuring the availability and accessibility of these life-saving medications, we play a pivotal role in reaching patients, healthcare professionals, and markets across the globe.
Our network of state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, strategically located distribution centers, and streamlined logistics systems enables us to deliver Pfizer's medicines with utmost efficiency and reliability, making a tangible difference in patients' lives worldwide.
Benefits at Pfizer
Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.
Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:
- Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
- Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
- Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it’s a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs.
- And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.
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