Senior GFT Relief Operator

Location: Greenwood, South Carolina

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

In this role, you will support our capsule manufacturing operations by preparing gelatin feed tanks and serving as a key back‑up resource across GFT operations. You will help keep production running smoothly, support your colleagues, and contribute to a high‑performing, collaborative team.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• The full list of our global benefits can be found at https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do

• Prepare gelatin feed tanks to support Hard Capsule Machines (HCM).
• Perform all GFT operator responsibilities and provide on‑the‑job training for new colleagues.
• Support daily activities in Gel Melt and Dye Prep areas.
• Manage trim recycling and tank pulling processes.
• Maintain production records in alignment with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Complete housekeeping duties, including cleaning equipment and floors at the end of each shift.

What we are looking for

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Successful completion of the required color‑vision test.
• Basic computer skills.
• Flexibility to work various schedules and support multiple roles as needed.
• Strong collaboration and leadership qualities, with the ability to backfill the Shift Leader when required.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.