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Mixer Operator III – 3rd Shift – $26.20/hr + $2.00 Shift Premium

Stryker · Cary, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you found a mistake in a production record or work instruction. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report errors honestly and correctly instead of fixing records quietly.

This is an 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift, Sunday through Thursday, with overtime as needed. How have you handled overnight work before?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay alert and reliable on third shift over the long term.

Tell me about a time you noticed a safety risk on the job. What did you do about it?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about safety rather than working around a hazard.

What would you do

The HMI shows an alarm in the middle of a mix and the technician is busy. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can do basic troubleshooting safely and know when to stop and get help.

At the end of a run your reconciliation numbers don't match. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they investigate and document discrepancies instead of adjusting numbers to make them fit.

How do you keep your documentation accurate when you're busy with disassembly, washing and setups at the same time?

What they are checking: Whether they record as they go, which regulators expect, rather than filling in records later from memory.

About the work

Before you start mixing a batch, what do you check to make sure the raw materials are released and labeled correctly?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that using unreleased materials can ruin a batch and create a compliance problem.

What does cGMP mean to you in day-to-day work on a production floor?

What they are checking: Whether they see good manufacturing practice as daily habits, not just a phrase from training.

How would you explain FIFO stock rotation to a new coworker, and why does it matter for drug and cosmetic products?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that rotation protects product quality and expiry, not just warehouse order.

Walk me through a line changeover. How do you make sure nothing from the last product carries into the next one?

What they are checking: Whether they take cleaning, CIP and COP seriously to prevent cross-contamination.

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The full job description

As published by Stryker.

Work Flexibility: Onsite Schedule: 11:00pm – 7:00am, Sunday – Thurs, OT as needed Position Summary: The mixing room operator is responsible for operating production mixing equipment to process materials into bulk drug and cosmetic product solutions. Must be able to follow work instruction sheets and or Product History Records and adhere to cGMP practices. Must have an eye for detail and be capable of accurately documenting production mixing methods in compliance with regulatory/legal requirements. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Responsible for proper setup and clean status of Mixing production lines • Verify proper license plates and status labeling; set up and close open lots; verification that raw materials have been released for production prior to use. • Practice stock rotation per FIFO SOP • Reconcile product at the end of a production run • Operate HMI’s to perform basic trouble shooting and operating mix systems • Disassembly and reassembly of lines • Manual parts washing • Operate CIP’s and COP- Clean Out of Place on all disassembled parts in cop washer • Setups and changeovers on all lines • Work in a safe manner, and insure that production equipment is cleaned and sanitized in a safe working condition. • Assist technicians with minor/major repairs of equipment • Conduct self in a courteous and professional manner and follow the standard set by the Sage Culture. • Works with minimum supervision • Ensure compliance to the current GMPs throughout the manufacturing process • Work with department coordinators, lead persons, engineers, and departments to improve shift effectiveness, increase productivity, reduce costs and maintain regulatory compliance. • Accurately enter data into computer and Flexnet • Assist in mechanical, and pneumatic failures of ancillary machines and repair in a timely manner • Assist engineering with cleaning validations/ protocols • Perform material handling functions including use of forklift, pallet jacks, lifting devices, cutting tools and related material handling equipment • Proficiency at clean room practices Qualifications & Experience: Required • High School Diploma or GED • 2+yrs of experience in a manufacturing environment Preferred • Suggest and make modifications to equipment to increase productivity and reduce overall costs • Possess personal computer skills.(Excel, word) • Preventive maintenance work on ancillary equipment • Electrical/ mechanical experience Physical Requirements: Standing, Walking, Stairs, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Crouching, Reaching, Handling, Talking, Hearing, Visual Activity, Near Acuity, Color Vision, and able to lift up to 50 lbs. $26.20/hr + $2.00 Shift Premium plus bonus potential and benefits. Travel Percentage: 0% Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.