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Operator I - Second Shift - $20.65/hr + $1.00 Shift Premium

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Stryker

Operator I - Second Shift - $20.65/hr + $1.00 Shift Premium

Cary, IL

Why manufacturing at Stryker?

We are proud to be named one the #1Best Workplace in Manufacturing and Production in the United States by Fortune Magazine since 2023!

Are you interested in getting hands-on experience with products that are making an impact on people's lives? As a member of our manufacturing team, that is exactly what you will do! At Stryker, you will join a team of amazing people who treat each other like family, while working with products that are improving and saving people's lives.

Need another reason to apply? Here are 5 reasons to join our manufacturing team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/5-reasons-to-join-strykers-manufacturing-team

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Shift: 2nd Shift: M-F 2:30pm to 10:30pm, overtime required

Who we want:

Workstyle: Perform tasks that are generally routine and manual with high attention to detail.

Performance: Deliver high quality products.

Team Player: Build positive relationships with others to achieve common goals.

Reliable: Manage time, to ensure being at work on time and effectively get the job done.

What you will do:

The Operator I will work collaboratively with other operators, and manufacturing leadership to efficiently run manufacturing lines in accordance with our procedures.

  • Attend and participate in team MDI meetings
  • Accurately account for labor using time clocks, Apriso system, and the specific codes for the department and job
  • Stock work area with needed materials
  • Work in a team to run machines or production lines
  • Perform minor process adjustments to machines e.g. clear jams from packing machines or bagger machines
  • Coordinate and communicate when a Technician is needed for problems with production equipment
  • Follow all safety rules and keep area in a clean and orderly condition
  • Maintain GMP, GDP and quality standards
  • Perform or assist with in-process quality checks where applicable
  • Effectively communicate with supervisors, coworkers, and incoming/outgoing shifts when applicable
  • Ability to meet work schedule and meet overtime requirements, including weekends

What you need:

  • High School or GED Preferred
  • Manufacturing Experience or 1 year of related work experience Preferred

Physical Demands

  • Job is performed by standing or sitting for the 8 hour shift
  • Must be capable of maneuvering and lifting 32 pounds intermittently with or without mechanical assistance
  • Pinch, grasp, rotate and place small components repeatedly

About Stryker

Our benefits:

  • 12 paid holidays annually
  • Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.
  • Financial benefits include Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our benefits or time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits

About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com.

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Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.

Client-provided location(s): Cary, IL, USA
Job ID: Stryker_Combined-fKmL5eoscJxF
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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