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Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. The Decontamination and Material Handling Technician will clean and disinfect material returned from customers as part of the refurbished program or via customer complaint to assure safe handling. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for following all good manufacturing Practices and SOPs as defined by ACT procedures and policies to ensure that FDA, ISO and ACT quality standards are met.
• Understand and strictly adhere to all established safety, health, and environmental procedures.
• Decontaminate complaint and returned material using industrial washer, sterilizer and other methods appropriate for the material assuring cycles are performed as per defined work instructions, documenting the results as required by procedure.
• Maintain decontamination log for all complaint material that went through decontamination process to ensure traceability and to meet FDA and ISO regulation.
• Log received material in the Arthrex complaints database and ERP system for product traceability.
• Perform inventory functions in the ERP system as required.
• Responsible for the immediate reporting of safety, quality, or any other operational deficiencies.
• Remove complaint material from loads and perform logistic functions to designated labs for testing. Ensure that testing requirements are clearly documented in papers with sample shipment.
• Start computerized sterilization cycles according to vendor specifications to ensure validated sterilization processing. Review sterilization records to ensure adequate compliance with internal and external requirements for specific loads.
• Prepare devices for review as part of sterilization and/or cleaning validation.
• Work closely with Quality department to ensure we are FDA and ISO compliant.
• Investigate non-conforming inventory to ensure correct material processing.
• Quarantine discrepancy with complaint material and perform logistic function to send back to end customer if applicable.
• Collaborate with Supervisor to ensure PPE, maintaining all the decontamination chemicals, and material needed to successfully perform job is available for use.
• Coordinate for the disposal of biohazardous material and expired chemicals.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with medical device handling and processing preferred.

Safety:

• Has the ability to follow all safety training requirements for the position. Notifies management and or the Safety Officer of any unsafe work conditions.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Knowledge of decontamination processes preferred. Ability to work at a desk, in an office area, or in a light manufacturing area including clean room. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

• The applicant must have basic computer knowledge including Microsoft products Excel and Word.
• The ability to learn and use industrial washers, autoclave, and hand tools.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements. 

Language and Communication Skills:

• Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above.  Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management.  Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Vision Requirements:

• Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.