Production Operator

At Argenta, we’re more than a company — we’re a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it. 

Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market. 

We’re in a unique position. We are the world’s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health. 

Our uniqueness means: 

• We are ambitious, growing and building a ‘one team’ culture, guided by our values.  

• We are team players; 

• We are doers; 

• We are customer-centric; 

• We are innovators. 

We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best “paw” forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better. 

With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 900+ colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let’s Make It Happen, Together. 

TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply.  

Argenta is currently looking to fill the role of Production Operator at our Fort Dodge, IA location. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Performs set-up, operations and troubleshooting of the equipment in the filling and/or packaging areas.
• Additional duties include the documentation of work, weighing raw materials, dispensing, blending, mixing, compression (tablet press) etc.
• Verify line checks
• Make legible and accurate entries into batch records, logbooks, protocols, and status tags according to SOPs

About You: 

• High school diploma or experience in a related field 
• posses a strong understanding of GMP regulations
• Requires excellent written communication and organizational skills
• A good understanding of factory processes and technology 
• Must have basic mathematical skills and be able to utilize a calculator 
• Detail oriented 
• Be able to follow written directions of batch records, protocols, company policies, good manufacturing practices and SOPs

Argenta has strongly embedded company values which is key to who we are and how we deliver. We offer an opportunity to work for a successful and rapidly expanding global business where your input will be valued.  At Argenta we are a hard-working group who really enjoy the people we work with each day. That is why we support our people through a strong culture, great benefits, and growth opportunities.

Argenta is an equal-opportunity employer

To find out more about Argenta, click here: www.argentaglobal.com