Position:Manufacturing Operator
Industry: Med Device Manufacturing
Location:Coventry RI
Duration:12 months
PR: day shift - $22/hr night shift - $25/hr
Interview:
- 30-minute onsite interview
Shift:
1st Shift (2 openings): 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM ET
- Rotating schedule: 4 days one week, 3 days the next
Evening Shift (1 openings): 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM ET
- Rotating schedule: 4 days one week, 3 days the next
- **If hired for evening shift, MUST train during daytime hours for 2 weeks before moving to scheduled evening shift.
Training Requirement
- Candidates hired for 2nd shift must be available to train on 1st shift for approximately the first 2 weeks before transitioning to the evening schedule
- This training schedule is required and cannot be changed
Medical Surveillance Requirement
- Ethylene oxide (EtO) clearance and respirator clearance are required.
- Medical testing does not need to be completed before starting.
- Candidates can complete testing and obtain clearance within their first couple of weeks.
- Testing can be completed through Concentra in Warwick or ADMED in Johnston.
Position Overview
The Manufacturing Operator/Warehouse associate will support daily manufacturing and material-handling operations at Boston Scientific's Coventry facility. This position is more of a sorting/manufacturing operator role than a traditional machine operator position, with very limited actual machine operation.
Approximately 95% of the role consists of assembling and disassembling pallets, sorting and handling materials, and working with carts and probes. Approximately 5% of the role involves operating a standard sit-down/driving forklift.
The ideal candidate will have a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or material-handling background. Previous experience in a medical device or another regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate processing equipment according to established procedures.
- Break down pallets and handle products stored in metal containers.
- Place and retrieve sterile, test, or biological sampling devices.
- Monitor processing cycles and control systems.
- Complete required processing and product documentation.
- Use MES and other computer systems.
- Monitor equipment and perform minor equipment-related tasks as needed.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
- Support shipping, receiving, inventory, and material-handling activities.
- Receive, identify, label, and store products when required.
- Operate a forklift as needed.
- Follow all safety, operating, quality, and regulatory procedures.
- Maintain a strong focus on patient safety and product quality.
Must-Have Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1+ year of relevant experience.
- Manufacturing or similar industrial background.
- Experience following established manufacturing procedures.
- Basic computer skills and ability to use MES.
- Ability to operate a forklift, even though forklift operation may not be required daily.
- Strong quality mindset.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Ability to consistently follow safety and quality procedures,
Preferred Qualifications
- Medical device manufacturing experience.
- Manufacturing/warehouse experience.
- Shipping, receiving, inventory, or material-handling experience.
- Previous forklift experience.
- Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment.
