Machine Operator I - $1000 Sign On Bonus

Medline•Redmond, OR

4d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our team at Medline in Redmond, Oregon and be a part of one of the nation’s largest medical manufacturing and distribution companies! Medline ReNewal partners with hospitals across the country to reprocess single-use-devices, helping extend their life cycle and reduce environmental impact. Each year, our work diverts millions pounds of waste from landfills, making a meaningful difference for healthcare and the planet. We are now hiring for a Machine Operator! A Machine Operator is responsible for the initial sorting, photographing, decontaminating and drying of all invasive medical devices in the Redmond, Oregon facility. All work performed must comply with Medline ReNewal’s standard operating procedures as well as FDA guidelines to ensure patient safety. Decontamination Technicians must be able to work with strong smells (chemicals, body fluids) while handling contamination and/or sharp surgical instruments.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate in basic English with management and co-workers (Speak and advanced reading ability required)
Must be able to use a computer to locate information and print reports
Stand for 8 hour shift with appropriate meal and rest breaks
Work in a room with sinks, racks, tables, and limited room for movement
Work in a room with continuous moderate to high level of noise, humidity, and moisture
Lift, push, or pull batches of devices averaging 45 lbs up to 10 times a day
Perform repetitive tasks, some of which are small motion tasks through the entire shift
Able to focus and work safely with sharp contaminated devices at a fast pace

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
Any prior experience in a manufacturing role is preferred

Responsibilities

Receive containers of devices from receiving team and confirm all necessary paperwork present
Sort each bin of incoming contaminated devices by device type in a safe manner
Document devices received and forward to appropriate decontamination area or reject if it is a device that is not eligible for reprocessing
Take appropriate steps to decontaminate devices which may be one or more of the following; Use chemical soaks to sanitize and loosen debris, Load devices into baskets and place in ultrasonic bath to loosen debris, Steam clean/scrub devices, Scrub devices with variety of implements to remove debris (blood, human tissue)
Dry, cleaned devices using compressed air
In each duty previously listed, technician must confirm devices are kept separate according to documentation and/or organizational system
Verify that devices being sent to next production area are an exact match to documentation and paper records, sign off on documents
Assist other departments as needed to ensure production output meets or exceeds goals
Other duties as assigned