Production Technician I

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we're passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.

At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages, including bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Base Compensation: $20/hour

This position is eligible for an annual 10% bonus opportunity in addition to the base salary

Outstanding Benefits and Perks:

We are proud to offer a variety of benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees:

* Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start

* Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options

* Health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts

* Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)

* Company paid life insurance and AD&D

* 3 weeks of accrued vacation time; accruals begin on Day 1

* Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year

* Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws

* 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1

* Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life

* Nine (9) paid company holidays per year

* Overtime opportunities

Sterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological and chemical indicators that assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and dental industries.

Job Summary:

The Production Technician I that supports our SDC business unit has responsibility forthe labeling and packaging of in-process materials in a team environment at Mesa Labs' Process Challenge Device (PCD) division.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to facilitate the assembly of a variety of Mesa's PCD product lines which includes pouching, sealing, and labeling of in-process materials.
• Complete documentation associated with the product being packaged along with inventory transfers and scrap sheets.
• Weekly cleaning of the Assembly and documenting the process in the cleaning logs.
• Light operation of equipment including labelers and sealers.
• Maintain records for all equipment.
• Assist with the resolution of Investigation Report, Corrective/Preventative Actions (CAPA) and Non-Conforming Material Reports (NMRs).
• Application of the Mesa Labs Quality Policy and actively monitor the quality of outcomes in the performance of all assigned tasks
• Safety
• The conduct of work activities demands constant vigilance regarding everyone's safety. Follow all safety procedures and err on the side of caution when performing all related tasks. Safety problems, equipment failures/problems, injuries, and safety suggestions should be immediately reported to your manager.
• Follow a continuous improvement approach for team accountability for achieving high-performance SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, & Morale) targets through a visual work environment.
• Comply with company ethics, code of conduct, policies, and best practices, with a commitment to safety in the workplace, valuing of diversity, and promotion of a harassment-free environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Experience:

• A High School diploma or GED required
• 0-1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.