Entry-Level Manufacturing - Neurodiversity Hiring Initiative

Specialisterne is Recruiting!

Specialisterne connects qualified neurodivergent candidates to employment opportunities in numerous industries and sectors in Canada and the US.

To apply, you will have experienced barriers getting and/or maintaining meaningful employment and identify with one of the following:

• Learning Disability (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia)
• Intellectual Disability
• Tourette Syndrome
• Autism (including Asperger’s and PDD-NOS)
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Specialisterne is proud to partner with Johnson & Johnson on a Neurodiversity Hiring Initiative.

Be yourself, change the world.

Our vision at Johnson & Johnson is for every person to use their unique experiences, abilities and backgrounds, together – to spark solutions that create a better, healthier world.

Benefits for You

• Easy application process with NO resume required
• Structured recruitment process with Specialisterne guidance through the ENTIRE process
• DEDICATED workplace support coach for you and the hiring manager
• FREE access to IBM SkillsBuild, a learning platform where users can gain new skills through a HUGE selection of online courses

Descriptions of the roles are provided below.

Process Engineer Technician

Employment Type: Contract to full-time

Hours: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM EST

• 2 days on 2 days off-3 days on 2 days off
• Must be able to work 2 weekends (Sat, Sun, Mon) each month
• 34.5 hrs. one week- 46.0 hrs. one week=10.0 hrs. OT

Required Personal Protection Equipment:

• Lab coats
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Safety shoes
• Beard cover
• Gloves
• Hair net

Location: Jacksonville, FL - On-site

Target Start Date: ASAP

Other: Subject to Background & Drug Check

About this role:

Use your technical and troubleshooting skills to good use in producing high quality eye care equipment. We partner with eye care professionals to provide some of the world’s leading products and technologies to address refractive error, cataracts, dry eye, and beyond. We are committed to using our reach and size for good, and strive to put quality eye care within reach of everyone, everywhere.

Core Tasks - In this job, you will:

• Monitor equipment and process status for new products and new installations.
• Perform all responsibilities necessary to operate, troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and maintain the equipment.
• Maintain current knowledge and adhere to provisions of FDA, OSHA, GMP, MPs, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, equipment specifications and process specifications.
• Successfully complete the requirements for line certification.
• Coordinate, perform, and document troubleshooting activities
• Perform routine cleaning and non-routine maintenance with adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform a variety of tasks needed to monitor and adjust the process to improve throughput.

General Skills and Abilities - You:

• Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks required
• Physical demands of the position include stooping, walking, pulling, light lifting (up to 25 lbs.), grasping, hearing, visual acuity, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, fingering and crawling
• Ability to communicate, written and verbally, in order to describe troubleshooting issues, working with a team, or documenting processes

Digital/Technical Skills & Tools - You have the following digital skills*:

• Intermediate ability to analyze data and read data graphs to help troubleshoot machinery issues
• Intermediate ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic issues

Required skill level*

• Expert - e.g., I can do this in exceptionally difficult situations with no guidance and I can be a key resource for others.
• Intermediate - e.g., I can do this in most situations, with occasional guidance
• Basic - e.g., I can do this in simple situations with close or extensive guidance

Education/Knowledge

• High School Diploma
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic fundamentals required
• This position will require candidates to complete the Ramsay Mechanical Aptitude Test

Experience (Professional, Academic, Personal)

• Mechanical, Electrical, or Pneumatic work is a nice to have but not required

Additional Information

Here’s how frequently the following types of communication and interaction are required to perform the job:

• Telephone Communication: Daily
• Interacting with supervisors: Constantly
• Training or teaching others: Constantly
• Email communication: Daily
• Selling or influencing others: Daily - Communicating ideas with others
• Oral communication: Hourly
• Interacting with peers: Constantly
• Instant messaging: Daily
• Video communication: Rarely

Here’s what can be stressful on the job:

• Working in a fast paced environment
• Responding to change as required
• Learning new technology

Here’s what is attractive about the company/role:

• Career growth opportunities
• Production bonuses are available

Workplace Support:

• Specialisterne and our employer partners are committed to providing inclusive onboarding experiences and supporting new employees as they learn on the job
• All new hires continue to liaise with a Specialisterne Workplace Support Manager for their first twelve weeks on the job

Repackaging Operator

Employment Type: Contract to full-time

Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST

• 2 days on 2 days off-3 days on 2 days off
• 34.5 hrs. one week- 46.0 hrs. one week=10.0 hrs. OT
• Must be able to work 2 weekends (Sat, Sun, Mon) each month

Required Personal Protection Equipment:

• Ear Protection (discretionary) - not required
• Hair net
• Gloves
• Lab Coat
• Beard cover (if applicable)
• Safety shoes

Location: Jacksonville, FL - On-Site

Target Start Date: ASAP

Other: Subject to Background & Drug Check

About this role:

The Repackaging Operator will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to repackage J&J products to be distributed to clients.

Core Tasks - In this job, employees will:

• Tend to the cartoner operation and changing carton sizes (20%)
• Perform necessary lot changes (repackaging line clearance) and paperwork (physical and digital) (5%)
• Retrieve incoming product from distribution or quarantine and transfer to Rework staging(15%)
• Unload cartoned product and case pack for delivery to quarantine where the products will be tested (20%)
• Assist with destruction (5%)
• Decarton product that requires array inspection. (10%)
• Perform other duties as assigned by management. (5%)
• Perform required inspections (visual) on product (20%)

General Skills and Abilities - You:

• Must be able to work well with hands-handling small items
• Ability to be conscious of quality standards while visually inspecting products
• Must be able to work in manufacturing atmosphere, which can be busy and noisy (hearing protection not required but allowed)
• Must have attention to detail to ensure product quality and documentation
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to perform within production standards
• Must be able to complete the following activities: Standing, sitting, bending, stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, grasping,
• Tasks require visual acuity (reading fine print and inspecting lenses and cartons)
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team in order to meet production goals
• Must be able to adhere to safety standards
• Must be able to communicate verbally with other team members and in writing for product documentation

Digital/Technical Skills & Tools - You have the following digital skills*:

• Basic computer literacy - Ability to type and send emails

Education/Knowledge

• High school or equivalent required

Additional Information

Here’s how frequently the following types of communication and interaction are required to perform the job:

• Interacting with peers: Constantly
• Telephone Communication: Daily
• Oral communication: Constantly
• Training or teaching others: Infrequently
• Email communication: Daily
• Interacting with supervisors: Daily

Here’s what can be stressful on the job:

• Being flexible with changing priorities
• Shift work can be stressful for some candidates
• Fast paced production environment

Here’s what is attractive about the company/role:

• Strong team culture with production line team members

Workplace Support:

• Specialisterne and our employer partners are committed to providing inclusive onboarding experiences and supporting new employees as they learn on the job
• All new hires continue to liaise with a Specialisterne Workplace Support Manager for their first twelve weeks on the job

CNC Operator

Employment Type: Contract to full-time

Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM EST

• Must be able to work 2 weekends (Sat, Sun, Mon) each month
• 34.5 hrs. one week- 46.0 hrs. one week=10.0 hrs. OT
• 2 days on 2 days off-3 days on 2 days off

Required Personal Protection Equipment:

• Safety Glasses
• Gloves
• Ear protection is discretionary

Location: Jacksonville, FL - On-Site

Target Start Date: ASAP

Other: Subject to Background & Drug Check; Vaccination Requirement (if applicable)

About this role:

After successfully completing training, the CNC Operator will provide CNC fabrication of optical inserts (sphere & aspheric designs) and associated components used on multiple injection molding platforms. This person will also perform all work with adherence to safety procedures and GMP/ISO requirements.

Core Tasks - In this job, you will:

• Utilize Optical Tooling CNC machines & platforms to possibly include: Mazak Lathes (up to 4 axis-blanks and milling process), Precitech Nanoform X (Pre-machine or optical finish diamond turning (OFDT), Moore 450 (OFDT), Moore 250 (OFDT), Precitech Nanoform 250 (OFDT).
• Work on fabrication of high quality, tight tolerance (+/- 2 microns) products and perform work to meet established standards
• Adhere to compliance and all safety requirements, Product/Production quality and Production efficiency
• Participate in activities related to the overall success of the department, such as: Safety- Inspections/Procedure/Reviews, Quality- Document revisions, 5S, and other continuous improvement initiatives
• Using measurements tool ensure quality accuracy against established standards

General Skills and Abilities - You:

• Are able to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail to adhere to standards
• Have the ability to perform tasks such as Walking, Bending, Pulling, Light Lifting (Up to 23 lbs.), Grasping, Visual Acuity, Kneeling, Reaching, Pushing, Talking, Standing.
• Must be able to stand for at least one hour at a time
• Are able to maintain detailed documentation
• Are able to effectively communicate, both verbally and written, with supervisors and team members

Digital/Technical Skills & Tools - You have the following digital skills*:

• Basic computer literacy

Education/Knowledge

• High School Diploma

Experience (Professional, Academic, Personal)

• Experience working with CNC Machinery is a nice to have but not required

Additional Information

Here’s how frequently the following types of communication and interaction are required to perform the job:

• Training or teaching others: Potentially as skills grow
• Interacting with supervisors: Daily
• Oral communication: Constantly
• Interacting with peers: Daily
• Email communication: Daily
• Instant messaging: Infrequently

Here’s what can be stressful on the job:

• Meeting precision performance standards for production quality and efficiency

Here’s what is attractive about the company/role:

• The opportunity to work with several types of CNC Machinery

Workplace Support:

• All new hires continue to liaise with a Specialisterne Workplace Support Manager for their first twelve weeks on the job
• Specialisterne and our employer partners are committed to providing inclusive onboarding experiences and supporting new employees as they learn on the job

The Recruitment Process

To be considered for this position, you won’t be interviewed by the employer. Instead, here’s how it works:

• Join our talent pool (if you haven’t already): Complete a candidate questionnaire to help us learn more about you and what types of environments may be the best fit for you. Candidates in our Talent Pool also receive access to IBM SkillsBuild and can explore learning pathways to develop new skills
• Apply to the job: This will involve completing an easy online application (no resume required)
• Create a job-specific Candidate Profile: If you meet the qualifications of the role, our talent acquisition team will give you access to your Candidate Profile. You will use it to answer job specific questions and/or complete a work sample exercise to showcase your skills for this role.

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