Staging Production Technician

Cretex•Bloomington, MN

5d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Staging Production Technician will be responsible for supporting production by coordinating and assisting with the flow of materials and documentation. This position will be on first shift (Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm) based out of our facility located in west Bloomington, Minnesota (55438).

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be able to read, understand, speak, and write in English
Proficient in basic math skills (add, subtract, divide and multiply)
At least 6 months of material handling experience
6+ months PLM and ERP systems experience
Ability to work independently with a sense of urgency
Good hand-eye coordination
Research and problem-solving skills
Understanding of FIFO, traceability, etc
Knowledgeable in assembly processes
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Methodologies
Highly organized and strong organizational skills
Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Ability to prioritize and multitask

Nice To Haves

Able to work overtime as needed (staying later during the week days or at least one weekend day)
6+ months Epicor MES experience
Willingness to become Manlift certified

Responsibilities

Adhere to QTS Quality Documentation and FDA, cGMP, ISO, and OSHA regulations.
Check-in and manually verify that all materials delivered from off-site warehouse match the pick list for every sales order (SO) before manufacturing begins (Part/Lot/Quantity); work with off-site Warehouse and/or on-site Warehouse Lead to resolve discrepancies.
Move materials in a timely manner both physically in and out of production areas and in ERP system to prevent production disruptions.
Identify (label), pull, and move cleaning/passivation components from rest of SO materials, update pick list accordingly.
Move all pallets of materials from on-site warehouse area to production areas when needed; update location of moved materials in ERP system accordingly.
Stage materials into cleanroom and assembly areas throughout manufacturing process to ensure smooth flow of materials.
Remove materials from cleanroom and assembly areas.
Perform initial check on leftover quantities.
Label and organize quantities in a way that facilities reconciliation of all leftover materials after SO is finalized.
Issue materials throughout the manufacturing process.
Reconcile returns.
Gather and combine leftover SO materials from cleanroom and assembly areas.
Ensure all materials are labeled correctly; label as needed.
Run reports from ERP system.
Accurately reconcile all Part/Lot/Quantity on ERP system report against leftover materials being returned; investigate and resolve all discrepancies.
Move all reconciled materials to the on-site warehouse returns area; update location of moved materials in ERP system accordingly and assist in preparing materials for return to main warehouse.
Interact daily with both Production and Materials Groups to resolve issues and improve processes being used.
Serve as back-up to other Staging Production Technicians when they are on break, out on paid time off (PTO) or a leave of absence, etc.
Replenish Kanban Stations.
Maintain awareness of workplace safety and relevant training.
Maintains work area in a neat, clean, and organized manner.
Assist in production areas as needed.
Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.
Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work.
Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance.
Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve.
Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly.
Participate in required company meetings.
Maintain an organized work area (5S).
Participate in the Operational Excellence Program.
Complete all other duties as assigned.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holiday pay
Short-term disability insurance
Employee Referral Bonus (up to $1,500 depending on position)
Micro Market On-Site
Free Parking
Employee Appreciation Events
Volunteer Opportunities
Training and Development opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Annual Flu Vaccination Clinics
Company match contribution to 401k retirement savings plan
Onsite health clinics
Discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service)
Cretex University
24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
Wellness program with incentives
Employee death benefit
Employee sick and safe leave
Comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers
Dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider)
Vision insurance
A pre-tax health savings account
Healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Discretionary profit sharing program
Parental Leave
Accident and critical illness benefits
Optional employee, spouse, and child life
Short and long term disability
Company provided life insurance
Tuition assistance programs