Ethicon, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies is recruiting for a Packaging and Testing Operator located in Cornelia, GA.

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JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for assembling and/or producing products according to detailed manufacturing processes. Accountable for adhering to all quality and safety guidelines.

Safely and efficiently execute daily tasks related to the production of absorbable suture. Typical tasks include packing, sealing in foil pouches and canning of bulk spools.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Assembles various materials into subassemblies or finished products using appropriate tools and equipment, in accordance with approved manufacturing procedures.

• Maintains accurate records/documentation related to work in progress and quality checks.

• Performs in process quality checks on sub assemblies and finished products.

• Works with production supervisor and/or engineers to resolve line issues.

• Assists with basic maintenance of tools or equipment and advises supervisor of needed repairs.

• Labels and/or paints products.

• Packages and labels product according to manufacturing specifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Pack & Seal - Strands

• Use pre-formed foil pouches in accordance with the specification requirements. Verify the quality of the pouches by performing the pouch tear down test. Record required data in logbook/form.

• Produce required labels for expiration date.

• Prepare foil pouches for loading with suture product.

• Verify tickets and labels using a barcode scanner. Attach the label to the outside of each foil pouch or onto spools and cans.

• Verify that paper-drying oven has run per specification before unloading paper.

• Load product into pre-dried paper folders per specification.

• Place foil pouches containing product or spools of material into a Tenney oven and process per specification requirements.

• Periodically check Tenney oven to verify cycle is running within specification.

• After cycle is complete, heat seal the packages per specification or can spools per specification.

• Verify the quality of the final seal that the heat sealer is producing and record on appropriate form. Make sealing gasket and sealing bar changes to maintain the quality of the seal.

• Record all required data on the Device History Record and other appropriate logs/forms.

• Follow Line Clearance Procedure.

Canning - Bulk Spools

• Check Vacuum / Temperature / Time of Tenney oven to be canned

• Turn on the canning equipment and ensure that the canner is operating per specification requirements.

• Verify the quality of the can seal. Perform the vacuum test to ensure the integrity of the can seam.

• Lube the canner at the required intervals and per specification.

• Place the spooled suture material in a can, place lid in canner and complete the canning cycle.

• Package cans into shipping cartons and identify with appropriate labels.

• Follow Line Clearance Procedure

Testing

• Perform appropriate tests for suture material.

• Enter test results in current testing data entry system.

• Follow the Line Clearance Procedure.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with all job specific safety procedures and utilize PPE when necessary.

• Comply with quality system requirements as defined within procedures and instructions.

• Use test equipment (Starett Gauge, Mitutoyo Gauge, Microscope, Instron) where applicable.

• Ensure safe working conditions and practices in the department

• Utilize applicable software systems as needed for the job (e.g. Compliance Wi re, ADAPTIV, etc.)

• Consistently meet required work performance targets (RE's), if applicable

• Support LEAN and Six sigma Initiatives.

• Follow written specifications to manufacture product

• Support Maintenance Excellence (ME2) including 6S and Operator Asset Care.

• Consistently meet required Training due date targets.

• Accurately complete records as defined within the job procedures (e.g. manual and/or electronic documentation).

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Support Plant Diversity Process.

• Adhere to FDA quality and worldwide quality systems.

• Maintain certification for testing.

• Use associated test equipment.

• Package and prepare product for shipment.

• Work in a team environment, demonstrating teamwork in identifying, evaluating, and resolving problems within the department.

• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level

• For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable

• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures

• Performs other duties assigned as needed EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent skills, experience, or training.

• Generally, Requires 0-2 Years Work Experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS

• Computer skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills.

• Problem solving ability.

• Ability to use calculator, copier, label making equipment, scanner and calculate exposure time.

• Maintain production records.

• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide, percentage

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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