Production Worker I – DPD Dept.

Dentsply Sirona

. Perform manual and machine operation of production equipment .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMilford • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating production equipment, performing quality inspections, and adhering to safety and manufacturing standards. Capable of maintaining equipment cleanliness and providing training to new employees while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

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Production Equipment OperationQuality Assurance ComplianceStatistical Process ControlMaterial Handling Equipment OperationAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Manual OperationMachine OperationQuality InspectionBasic Math SkillsReading ScalesError-Free PaperworkChangeover ProceduresStatistical Process ControlGMP ComplianceSOP Adherence

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Automated SoftwareMaterial Handling Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

FDA Compliance5S MethodologyGood Manufacturing PracticesProduction StandardsLabor Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform manual and machine operation of production equipment
Open, close, mix, fill, load, insert parts, cap products, tighten lids, and seal bags
Move around machines to monitor operation, make adjustments, perform minor repairs, set up equipment, and complete changeovers
Operate equipment or package products while visually inspecting products and processes
Inspect products, fill cartons, bags, or containers, apply labels, stamp product identification numbers and expiration dates, make boxes, and place products into final packaging
Complete error-free paperwork and check the paperwork of others
Read scales to weigh raw materials and final products
Use statistical process control and automated software and hardware to monitor quality
Follow safety, quality, formulation, standard operating, and good manufacturing practice procedures
Maintain cleanliness and good working order of equipment and work areas
Report production units, job numbers, and labor hours
Meet or exceed departmental quantity and quality standards
Provide basic training to new or contingent employees
Ensure compliance with QA, GMP, SOP, FDA, 5S, and labor standards
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals written in English
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, metric measurement, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to written, oral, or diagram instructions and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Very detail oriented
Ability to operate material handling equipment such as hand jacks and powered jacks
Ability to stand at a workstation for extended periods of 8 hours or more
Ability to pass a basic reading, writing, and math test for external applicants
High School Diploma or GED preferred
6 months of production experience preferred
Eligibility to work in the country where the position is based