Production Team Member II-Gamma Drive

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America

Cardiac Management Solutions

The Cardiac Management Solutions division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops products to protect and manage cardiac patients, including the LifeVest® wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD), the ZOLL cardiac monitor, and associated technologies. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. At ZOLL, your work will help to ensure cardiac patients get the life-saving therapy they need. To date, the LifeVest WCD has been worn by hundreds of thousands of patients and saved thousands of lives. ZOLL has been Pittsburgh’s Manufacturer of the Year, one of Western PA’s Healthiest Employers, and even one of Pittsburgh’s Coolest Offices. But it’s our unique opportunity to impact people’s lives that makes ZOLL the ideal place to build your career.

This position is located at our Gamma Drive location-121 Gamma Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Job purpose

To perform assembly, service, or material handling (receiving, shipping, material movement, and transactions) of new and used medical devices and components according to procedure, with high quality results, within time standards, and in a positive and team-oriented manner.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Perform build, clean, evaluation, servicing and material handling/transaction functions in a quality manner, according to procedure, within time standards, and across a broad number of operations and/or work stations.

  • Work with others on a team and contribute as a team member in a helpful, positive, and non-disruptive manner. 

  • Act and operate safely at all times; follow all Safety requirements including safety procedures and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).  While wearing provided PPE, may be assigned to clean or service used/recycled medical devices that have been worn, have been in peoples’ homes, and are not clean. 

  • Operate and maintain material handling equipment. 

  • Accurately record process transactions via computer or in writing.

  • Communicate potential quality or production problems and concerns to the Team Lead or Supervisor right away.

  • Cross-train to learn the skills necessary to be competent at a variety of positions.

  • ‘Flex’ work assignments as needed by performing different work in various areas of the company, when requested. 

  • Identify and participate in process improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.

  • Experience:  At least 1 year of experience in an electro-mechanical production or equivalent materials handling environment preferred with a reliable work history, or related experience and performance history at ZOLL.

  • Demonstrated willingness and success in learning new operations/work stations and to ‘flex’ into various work areas as needed.

  • Demonstrated history of working with others on a team, contributing to team results; must get along well with others.

  • Has the aptitude to learn semi-rigorous regulatory and process training requirements, demonstrate understanding, and follow instructions exactly as required by medical device regulations.

  • Is coachable – responds to coaching input from team leads and supervisors in an accepting and positive manner.

  • Can work at pace on a flow line in a detail-oriented manner while following all safety and PPE requirements.

  • Can follow instructions precisely and consistently for 8 to 10 hours while keeping pace with output requirements.

  • Since required training and knowledge testing for medical device processing is conducted in English, this position requires full comprehension of written and spoken English language.

  • Basic computer skills:  Use of a mouse, log-in/log-off, navigating windows, email.

Working conditions

Indoor, light industrial work setting; fast-paced production environment with high quality expectations.  Some assignments may require outdoor work while unloading or loading trucks during all seasons.  Occasional overtime on weekdays and/or Saturdays - or regular rotating overtime on Saturdays - will be required.

Physical requirements

  • Able to sit and work for an 8 to 10 hour shift with occasional breaks and periods of moving.  Some material handling positions require standing for most of the shift.

  • May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds; some material handling assignments may require the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

  • Manual dexterity to manipulate small components, use hand tools, and perform light industrial work.

  • Corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better with the ability to differentiate colors.

  • Ability to hear and respond to verbal instructions.

Supervisory responsibility

None.

AAP/EEO Statement

ZOLL is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, where unique identities, backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences are respected and valued.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran

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