Senior Operator

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking an Senior Operator, Slides Manufacturing in the Slide Assembly Department. This position is responsible for quality and maintaining the highest standards in compliance within company policies, procedures and all applicable regulations. Accountable for adhering to all EHS guidelines. 

This position is located in Rochester, NY.

Work Schedule: “Firemen’s Rotation”:  Two 12 hour days (6:00am-6:00pm) followed by two 12 hour nights (6:00pm-6:00am) and 4 days off

The Responsibilities

• Consistently meet production metrics on at least one piece of automated production machine with minimal supervision.

• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing equipment.

• Perform basic data entry, i.e. SAP, SPIDER, etc.

• Perform basic quality checks and escalate as needed.

• Participate in simple root cause analysis under supervision.

• Follow and contribute to updates in SOPs, work instructions, and job plans.

• Ability to perform basic machine adjustments under guidance of a senior operator.

• Encourages positive relationships by utilizing effective communication skills.

• Performs multiple job functions within the Work Center and willingly flexes as business needs dictate.

• Identifies EH&S opportunities and provides recommendations.

• Participates in implementation of solutions.

• Aligns development with business needs.

• Participates in cross training.

The Individual

Required Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 4-6 years of hands-on experience in high-speed automated production, packaging, formulation process, and/or related systems.

• Ability to work effectively in a team.

• Application of basic safety practices in daily tasks.

• Basic understanding of GMP requirements and adherence to them during manufacturing activities.

• Completes training across multiple pieces of automated equipment.

• Participation in basic root cause analysis exercises using methodologies such as 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagram.

Additional Skills:

• Intermediate math and communication skills.

• Familiarity with basic tools and practices.

• Basic problem-solving skills.

• Basic knowledge of 5S and ability to apply concepts.

• Ability to navigate through HMI screens.

• Ability to recognize patterns of failures within an automated manufacturing line.

• Understanding of basic GMP and compliance in a regulated industry.

• Ability to complete paperwork with high accuracy following good documentation practices.

Key Working Relationships

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