Thermal Processor

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the final preparation of media before pouring stage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrive to work on time and work during scheduled hours, working additional overtime as mandated
• Follow all written procedures. Report discrepancies in procedures (SOP's, DHR's etc.) to the Area Supervisor
• Maintain good personal hygiene. Wear designated uniform maintained in good condition
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment as required. Refer to job specific Job Safety Analysis
• Perform all work activities in a safe manner. Maintain a safe and clutter free work area. Clean up all spills immediately
• Listen to, follow and relay written and verbal instructions in English
• Report property damage and/or safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist or Senior Management immediately
• Document accurately and check personal work for quality and compliance
• Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery. Perform simple maintenance and report malfunctioning equipment immediately to Supervisor or Lead
• Demonstrate job functions to coworkers as needed
• Continuously monitor product for defects
• Assist with inventory process as requested
• Work cooperatively and efficiently with coworkers in all departments with little supervision to achieve team, department and company goals
• Lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally push/pull up to 10-pound force
• Stand for sustained periods of time, approximately 10 hours a day
• Walk short distances, maneuvering self around machinery and co-workers
• Ability to see in color
• Schedule the production flow on daily basis
• Assist in distributing Device History Records (DHR's) to correct departments for processing
• Add antibiotics and enrichments to media in a timely manner. Requires constant pinching, gripping, grasping, and reaching
• Weigh and measure items accurately
• Check pH balance on all media
• Pull required frozen antibiotics and enrichments 24 hours in advance
• Cooperate with co-workers solve immediate production problems or complete production assignments
• Relay product information to department supervisor for integrity determination
• Relay schedule information to production line personnel
• Complete needed paperwork by writing or signing with accuracy and neatness
• Maintain pipette and filter inventory supply
• Filter aseptic additives
• Check personal work for quality
• Identify colors and visually examine products for fine or gross defects
• Read meters as needed for product weight or amount
• Handle packaged animal and human blood
• Read, write, comprehend and communicate in the English language
• Use calculator for multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction
• Other duties/job functions as assigned

• Ability to comprehend and read, write and communicate both in written and/or verbal English communications
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited educational institute
• Preferred one year manufacturing experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or licensure/certification
• Stand for sustained periods of time, approximately 10 hours a day
• Identify colors and visually examine products for fine or gross defects