Manufacturing Operator II

The Career Potential Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is committed to improving and saving lives with diagnostics. To do this we hire people who share this dream and are ready for new adventures. As a valued team member, you will carve your own career path and be part of building this company stronger and better than ever before.

There is no limit to the experiences, opportunities and new directions you will have access to here at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics. More importantly, you will be driving the surge of a whole new direction in important medicine. That's something we can all take pride in as we take this journey together. Ortho is known in the industry as a leader in customer service and support.

Deeply understanding and exceeding the needs of our clinical lab, hospital and blood bank customers is what we do. It's who we are. If you join Ortho, no matter what your role, you will be expected to keep that Customer Excellence focus in your work. The Opportunity As the company continues to grow we are a seeking for an Operator 2 in the Slide Manufacturing Department located in Rochester, NY. The Responsibilities * Operate manufacturing machinery in SAM Manufacturing * Utilize inspection tools, including visual inspection, to assess product quality * Adhere to all approved and documented processes * Work closely with maintenance/engineering to minimize equipment downtime * Work closely with other manufacturing support areas to coordinate activities * Maintain a clean & orderly work environment * Escalate issues to supervisor, mechanic, or engineer * Participate in effective shift crossovers * Work closely with peers * Accurately complete documentation to ensure acceptable quality records * Maintain individual training records * Work with computer controlled equipment and processes * Follow safety procedures and practices * Perform other duties as assigned * Lift up to 50 pounds * Work "firemen's rotation": Two 12 hour days (6am-6pm) followed by two 12 hour nights (6pm-6am) The Individual * A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent * A minimum of 6 months of related experience within a manufacturing environment * Experience in a regulated industry (cGMP, SOPs, audits, etc) * Proficiency in computers (i.e.; email, internet explorer, MS Word, etc) * Strong communication skills: Reading, writing, and team interaction * Dependable team player with a "can-do" attitude Preferred but not Required: * Experience with SAP * Experience with Lean Manufacturing * Exhibit an ability of mechanical aptitude