General Manufacturing Associate- 12 hour Days 6am-6pm

B. Braun Medical, Inc.


Company: B. Braun US Device Manufacturing LLC
Job Posting Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Functional Area: Production
Working Model: Onsite
Days of Work: Saturday, Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday, Sunday, Rotating
Shift: 3/4 X 12
Relocation Available: No
Requisition ID: 12365

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit

This position is responsible for assembling, packaging, and inspecting medical devices in accordance with established quality and production standards. The role includes working with chemicals, machines, and measurement equipment. The individual must follow procedures, policies, and applicable regulatory requirements to meet the standards outlined in the organization’s Quality Policy.

Responsibilities:

• Follows established procedures and guidelines to manufacture products according to specifications and schedules, while meeting volume, cost, waste, and quality targets
• Operates machines and production equipment safely and in accordance with instructions
• Monitors product quality to identify, discard, or rework non-conforming products
• Maintains accurate daily production records to support performance tracking and analysis
• Ability to work a non-standard schedule as needed
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance

The functions listed are not exhaustive and may include additional responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Shift: 12 hour green team day shift (6am-6pm including every other weekend)

Expertise: knowledge & skills

• Applies basic working knowledge of the technical field or area of specialization
• Uses general application of principles, theories, and concepts to perform assigned tasks
• Demonstrates basic shop floor competencies
• Works under close supervision with detailed instructions; work is routinely checked and monitored
• Exercises limited judgment in resolving routine problems
• Interacts primarily with direct supervisor, peers, and team members

Preferred knowledge & skills

• Ability to use fine motor skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong hand dexterity for intricate hand assembly work
• Ability to identify and solve problems to improve quality and processes, including experience with lean tools
• Prior manufacturing experience involving intricate hand assembly preferred
• Good reading comprehension and basic math skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner, both written and verbal
• Flexibility to work based on business needs
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Willingness to rotate across positions within the business unit
• Basic computer skills

Expertise: qualifications – experience / training / education

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ year of related experience OR completion of PBS requirements and successful assessment at the appropriate level

Preferred:

• Applicable industry or professional certification

Physical requirements

Clean Room Environment that includes full garbing. ISO 8 Regulations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently uses hands to handle or feel objects and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities: other duties
The preceding functions are representative examples of the work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments as needed due to reasonable accommodation or other business considerations.

Physical demands
The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Moderate work: exerting up to 40 lbs occasionally, up to 20 lbs frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs constantly to move objects

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and reaching

• Constantly: reaching upward and downward, pushing/pulling, standing, sitting, visual acuity with or without corrective lenses

Activities

• Frequently: hearing (ordinary, fine distinction, loud; hearing protection may be required), walking
• Constantly: handling, pushing/pulling, reaching upward and downward, sitting, standing

Environmental conditions

• Frequently: proximity to moving parts
• Constantly: exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals (in most areas)

Work environment
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Noise level: moderate
• Constantly: production/manufacturing environment

Salary: $21.38/ Hour

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at .

Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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