Production Staging Tech 1St Shift

Overview

• $500 paid upon successful completion of 6 months of employment
• $300 paid on your 1st paycheck
• $200 paid upon successful completion of your introductory period (90 days)
• $1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus (Pre-Tax)***

Sign-On Bonus Eligiblity: external candidates who are not currently employed by QTS or have previously been employed by QTS.

About QTS

QTS offers critical end-of-line services for medical device OEMs including finished device assembly, packaging and sterilization management. QTS was founded in 2001 and is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies.

• Mission: Make it easier to get products to patients.
• Purpose: To have a positive impact on people.
• Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Communication, & Leadership

Learn more at www.qtspackaging.com and www.cretexmedical.com.

Responsibilities

Staging Production Technician Position Summary

The Staging Production Technician will be responsible for supporting production by coordinating and assisting with the flow of materials and documentation. This position will be based out of our facility located in west Bloomington, Minnesota (55438).

Staging Production Duties And Responsibilities

• Move all reconciled materials to the on-site warehouse returns area; update location of moved materials in ERP system accordingly and assist in preparing materials for return to main warehouse
• Adhere to QTS Quality Documentation and FDA, cGMP, ISO, and OSHA regulations
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Maintain awareness of workplace safety and relevant training
• Interact daily with both Production and Materials Groups to resolve issues and improve processes being used
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Issue materials throughout the manufacturing process
• Stage materials into cleanroom and assembly areas throughout manufacturing process to ensure smooth flow of materials
• Move all pallets of materials from on-site warehouse area to production areas when needed; update location of moved materials in ERP system accordingly
• Remove materials from cleanroom and assembly areas. Perform initial check on leftover quantities. Label and organize quantities in a way that facilities reconciliation of all leftover materials after SO is finalized.
• Move materials in a timely manner both physically in and out of production areas and in ERP system to prevent production disruptions
• Check-in and manually verify that all materials delivered from off-site warehouse match the pick list for every sales order (SO) before manufacturing begins (Part/Lot/Quantity); work with off-site Warehouse and/or on-site Warehouse Lead to resolve discrepancies
• Assist in production areas as needed
• Maintains work area in a neat, clean, and organized manner
• Reconcile returns
• Serve as back-up to other Staging Production Technicians when they are on break, out on paid time off (PTO) or a leave of absence, etc
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
• Identify (label), pull, and move cleaning/passivation components from rest of SO materials, update pick list accordingly
• Maintain an organized work area (5S)
• Replenish Kanban Stations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Staging Production Technician Requirements/Qualifications

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Methodologies
• Knowledgeable in assembly processes
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Strong attention to detail
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Able to work required 1st shift schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm CT
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of FIFO, traceability, etc
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Proficient in basic math skills (add, subtract, divide and multiply)
• Highly organized and strong organizational skills
• At least 6 months of material handling experience
• Must be able to read, understand, speak, and write in English
• Ability to work independently with a sense of urgency
• Research and problem-solving skills
• 6+ months PLM and ERP systems experience

Preferred Skills

Staging Production Technician Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 6+ months Epicor MES experience
• Willingness to become Manlift certified
• Able to work overtime as needed (staying later during the week days or at least one weekend day)

QTS Benefits:

As a Cretex Medical company, QTS offers a full benefit package to its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options. You are also automatically enrolled in Cretex's 401(k) retirement plan and are eligible for paid time off (PTO), holiday pay and short-term disability insurance. QTS also offers company specific benefits, such as:

• Employee Appreciation Events
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Micro Market On-Site
• Training and Development opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus (up to $1,500 depending on position)
• Free Parking
• Annual Flu Vaccination Clinics

What Is It Like to Work for QTS?

At QTS, we are passionate about quality as the services we provide have a direct impact on the quality of life for others and we pride ourselves on our culture and work environment. The tenure of our staff ranges from recently hired to 20+ years! Check out some of things that employees have said about working at QTS:

• "We are a family."
• "After so many toxic work environments, coming to QTS was like finding a harbor in a storm! Coming here was one of the best professional decisions I’ve ever made!”
• "Three words that I would use to describe QTS's culture are: Respectful, Fast-paced, and Fun!"
• "I would describe my coworkers as kind and friendly."

We encourage you to explore the many opportunities that Quality Tech Services could offer you as an employee and as a valued team member.

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.