Production Operator

Job Location: VitalPath in Cokato, MN

General Summary

The Production Operator is responsible to learn how to build products, meet daily production and quality goals safely, and in a timely manner.  The necessity to stay on task is essential in the job function.  Understanding and following manufacturing written procedures and standard operating procedures is a requirement.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• Read, understand and follow Manufacturing Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures. Provide feedback to Supervisor on Procedures that are incorrect or that are hard to understand.
• Set up fixtures and produce quality products efficiently.  Goals to be provided by Supervisor.
• Safely and skillfully operate equipment used to manufacture parts
• Assemble component parts, most by hand, with care and attention to details
• Provide training to fellow operators.
• Report potential safety hazards to the supervisor
• Accurately record, count and allocate time in our operating system
• Keep work area neat and clean
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and Lean related activities.
• Correctly document work performed on traceability reports with legible writing
• Work the required overtime when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Experience & Education Requirements

• High School Graduate or High School Equivalent
• Proactive problem solving and teamwork skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail orientated
• Computer data entry experience preferred
• Bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, sitting and standing for periods of time
• Excellent dexterity and eye hand coordination

Work schedule:

Production Operator – Medical Device Assembly:

• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm – 11:00pm; Monday – Friday

Production Operator – Machine Operator:

• 2nd Shift: 2:15pm – 10:15pm; Monday – Friday
• 3rd Shift: 10:15pm – 6:15am; Sunday – Thursday