What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Specialist (2nd Shift) position at USC4 IDEXX Operations, Inc.?
As a Production Specialist, you will read, evaluate, and interpret manufacturing and quality control documents, technical procedures, and government regulations that are crucial for a successful process. Our Production Supervisors are trained to discover and acknowledge your areas of interest and success, so you will have the opportunity to cross train in multiple work centers and gain new skills that can help you advance in your career! Being a Production Specialist at IDEXX, you will make a difference in people’s and animals’ lives by working on innovative products. In this role, you will be part of our manufacturing team that produces high-quality animal diagnostics devices used by veterinarians worldwide. As we want to provide the best environment for our teams, and the highest quality for our customers, you will work under 5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain), Lean Manufacturing principles, and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards. You will work in a welcoming and organized environment with a steady schedule and supporting team. If this position catches your eye, we encourage you to apply for it even if you might not meet all the requirements! We love connecting with people who want to develop their career, and we always want to empower that. Shift/Schedule Information: This is a full time (40 hr/wk), 2nd shift (evening shift) position with scheduled shifts: Monday - Friday, 2:30pm – 11:00pm. In This Role: You will have the chance to operate a variety of machines; this will include set-up operation, clean-up, changeover, troubleshooting, and minor repair for manufacturing equipment. Being a part of an engaged team, you will support each other and optimize the production processes. Based on your performance, you may be offered to provide training to other teammates. What You Will Need to Succeed: You are willing to learn about IDEXX and the industry. If you have some manufacturing or production experience, that is already great! You possess a High School (or an equivalent) diploma or already have some experience in a similar role. You use basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Your interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills instill trust. We are happy to create an accommodating environment for you! In this role you may be sometimes asked to perform physical activities such as standing for 2hr , periods of sitting, phone and computer use, extended reach, occasionally lifting up to 50lb, and kneeling or bending. You may require specific vision ability – close, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Why IDEXX We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people. So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. Let’s pursue what matters together. IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws. Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply today! An innovation leader in every industry we serve, IDEXX follows its Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people. Approximately one-third of our team is located outside the United States.
