Hospira, Inc. Posted August 14, 2026

Prep Operator II

Rocky Mount, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

Use Your Power for Purpose

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need when they need them.

What You Will Achieve

Take responsibility for individual contributions to team deliverables, fostering a positive team environment, and representing the work group within department teams.

Manage personal time and professional development, prioritize workflow, and assist less-experienced colleagues in prioritizing their tasks.

Complete various assignments based on established procedures, identify process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and provide direction and training to team members.

Share knowledge within and across multiple work groups.

Proactively identify and resolve non-routine problems, making decisions between multiple options in a structured environment.

Work under general supervision, independently complete recurring assignments, and refer new or unusual problems to the supervisor.

Ensure non-standard work is reviewed for sound technical judgment and adhere to Pfizer standards, guidelines, and values, while training others.

Provide input on equipment installation, start-up, operation, and troubleshooting to support new product introductions into sustaining operations.

Complete tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures and batch records, using Lean Tools daily to optimize efficiency and drive Continuous Improvement and Zero Defects.

Maintain a safety-oriented, GMP-compliant work environment, train colleagues, investigate operational deviations, implement corrective actions, and seek opportunities for Continuous Improvement.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

High School Diploma or GED

4+ years of experience

Experience executing operations in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, Batch Record, and Manufacturing Controls Systems

Proficiency with principles and operations of continuous centrifugation, microfiltration, ultra-filtration, cell disruption, and membrane filtration

Familiarity with Lean Tools

Excellent interpersonal skills, team orientation, attention to detail, documentation skills, and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work independently and as a member of a self-directed shift team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that demands flexibility and initiative

Strong technical and mechanical aptitude

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):

Bachelor's Degree

Experience in a start-up environment

Knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes

Experience with process improvement methodologies

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Demonstrated leadership abilities

Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and processes

Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand for 10 to 12 hours at a time, sit for 5 to 6 hours at a time, and regularly walk long distances, climb stairs/ladders, walk on catwalks. · Ability to regularly lift, up to, 50 lbs without mechanical assistance at least once a shift, and lift >50 lbs with assistance

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work in a controlled temperature environment wearing clean room attire. On occasion, steam, noise, chemical odours, and fumes may be present; personal protective equipment must be worn for safety reasons. ·

Relocation support available

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

OTHER JOB DETAILS

Last Date to Apply for Job: October 30th, 2026

The salary for this position ranges from $23.40 to $39.01 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - North Carolina - Rocky Mount location.

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.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.  This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Pfizer endeavors to make   www.pfizer.com/careers   accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email   disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com . This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.

To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on  Pfizer Careers .

Manufacturing

Job details

Seniority
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Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Rocky Mount, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

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56Countries represented

Salary context

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