4 days off

QuidelOrtho•Rochester, NY

2d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic. Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all. The Role As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking Operators and Senior Operators, Slides Manufacturing in the Slide Assembly Department. This position is responsible for using equipment for the assembly and process of tasks to produce, inspect in-process and finished products and package according to established specifications. Adheres to Company Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability policies, procedures, and values to help drive EHS culture. Demonstrates strong technical understanding of the job; viewed as the technical SME. Successfully interprets instructions and specifications and uses to set up equipment. Checks products on assembly line to confirm that they are properly assembled and removes defective products. Notifies supervisor or appropriate personnel of maintenance and/or repairs needed on equipment. Identifies and troubleshoots more involved production issues, performing general equipment maintenance, conditioning, standardization, and calibration as needed. Reports and documents unresolved production problems. Participates in the execution of validation/revalidation protocols. This position is located in Rochester, NY. Work Schedule: “Firemen’s Rotation”: Four 12 hour days (6:00am-6:00pm) and 4 days off (8% shift differential on top of every hour worked)

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1-3 years of related experience within operations/manufacturing environment.
Fluent in the use of business systems (SAP, OTIS, QERTS, MS Office, etc.).
Ability to read and write English; strong mechanical aptitude.
Excellent communication, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
Strong visual acuity.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Frequently lifting 21-30 lbs., and use force to pull or push up to 800lbs devices with wheels.
Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, overtime and weekends as needed to meet production requirements.
High school diploma or equivalent.
4-6 years of hands-on experience in high-speed automated production, packaging, formulation process, and/or related systems.
Ability to work effectively in a team.
Application of basic safety practices in daily tasks.
Basic understanding of GMP requirements and adherence to them during manufacturing activities.
Completes training across multiple pieces of automated equipment.
Participation in basic root cause analysis exercises using methodologies such as 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagram.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate math and communication skills.
Familiarity with basic tools and practices.
Basic problem-solving skills.
Basic knowledge of 5S and ability to apply concepts.
Ability to navigate through HMI screens.
Ability to recognize patterns of failures within an automated manufacturing line.
Understanding of basic GMP and compliance in a regulated industry.
Ability to complete paperwork with high accuracy following good documentation practices.

Responsibilities

Effectively sets up production equipment to produce sub-assemblies or finished products and/or packaging of product, adjusting to changing business need.
Provides leadership, technical training, coaching, and mentoring as necessary, sharing technical experience and knowledge with others.
Ensures production equipment is operational, identifies and provides solutions to a variety of moderately complex technical problems or production issues.
Notifies maintenance and appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and maintenance needs, and communicates downtime when necessary.
Prepares accurate records/documentation related to quality, work in progress, test results and special projects.
Responsible for product quality; performs in-process and finished goods inspection; ensures product meets quality specification.
Identifies and supports continuous improvement opportunities for improving efficiency, workflow and resources within the Work Center.
Consistently meet production metrics on at least one piece of automated production machine with minimal supervision.
Assist in troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
Perform basic data entry, i.e. SAP, SPIDER, etc.
Perform basic quality checks and escalate as needed.
Participate in simple root cause analysis under supervision.
Follow and contribute to updates in SOPs, work instructions, and job plans.
Ability to perform basic machine adjustments under guidance of a senior operator.
Encourages positive relationships by utilizing effective communication skills.
Performs multiple job functions within the Work Center and willingly flexes as business needs dictate.
Identifies EH&S opportunities and provides recommendations.
Participates in implementation of solutions.
Aligns development with business needs.
Participates in cross training.

Benefits

QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays.

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