Production Operator
About the role
Mölnlycke, a medical device manufacturer in Brunswick, ME, is seeking full-time Production Operators to support the manufacturing of healthcare products worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Operate the equipment in such a way that all Key Performance Indicators are achieved across a balanced scorecard including; the achievement of all quality standards, safety targets, cost measures, and customer service objectives.
- Contribute to the safe and efficient manufacturing of AWC products from raw materials to finished goods. Prepares and inspects materials and equipment while effectively monitoring and operating automated production equipment.
- Follows good cleanliness and hygiene practices before, during and after production processing in compliance with Environmental Health and Safety guidelines. Properly cleans equipment and production areas.
- Contributes effectively in a fast-paced work environment. Demonstrates ability to keep up with the production process speed by managing time productively and prioritizing the daily workload.
- Notifies the team lead or supervisor with appropriate urgency when quality, equipment, or safety issues occur.
- Follows Molnlycke’s Global Quality Policy; shares ownership and maintains effectiveness of our Quality Management System. Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including Good Documentation, in compliance with local and global regulations and quality guidelines.
- Ensure good communication with other team members and line management.
- Exemplify a Lean Manufacturing mindset and follow Lean principles across all work areas and duties. Contributes to reducing waste, whether materials, time, money or other resources.
Requirements
- Pre-employment physical, background check, and at least 2 professional references required
- Proven success working in a team-based environment as well as the ability to meet performance measures with minimal direct supervision and guidance
- Ability to make well-reasoned decisions both independently and as part of a team
- Effective communication and organization skills
- Basic mechanical, mathematical, and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
- Ability to work overtime to ensure production goals are met
- Over 75% of the workdays are spent walking or standing
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Regular handling, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, and grasping
- Close vision and color vision are required
- Ability to wear a respirator
- Experience in production, manufacturing or related environment preferred, but not required.
Qualifications
- Ability to work around or near equipment that may be hazardous to individuals with pacemaker equipment.
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing mindset
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Quality Management System
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Communication and organization skills
- Basic mechanical, mathematical, and computer skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans are available from your first day of employment, and provide extensive coverage through multiple options so you can find the right fit for you and your family.
- Financial benefits include a robust 401(k) plan with company match, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and both flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
- Generous Paid Time Off (accrual equal to 3 weeks a year)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- An Employee Assistance Program
- Lifestyle Perks like discounted access to entertainment and travel
Pay
The pay rate for this role is $21.75 an hour to start. $2.00 shift differential between the hours of 5:30pm to 5:30am.
Schedule
Regular hours are typically 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. Overtime may be required to meet production goals.
Company Overview
Mölnlycke is a world-leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical and economic outcomes. Our business is organized into four business areas: Wound Care, Operating Room Solutions, Gloves and Antiseptics. Customer centricity, sustainability, and digitalization are at the heart of everything we do. Mölnlycke employs around 8,400 people. The company headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden and we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide. Since 2007, the company has been part of Investor AB, an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies which was founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916. For more information, please visit www.molnlycke.com and www.molnlycke.com/careers.