Production Specialist - 2nd Shift

As a Production Specialist, you will perform a variety of manufacturing tasks producing high quality medical diagnostic products while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. You will have the opportunity to cross train in multiple work centers and gain new skills that can help you advance in your career. You will operate under 5S & Lean Manufacturing principles and ISO standards. You can make a difference by producing the innovative products that keep people and animals healthy.

Why this role matters:

This role supports IDEXX's OPTI Medical Systems line of business. OPTI Medical Systems, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacturing of point-of-care and laboratory diagnostic solutions, leveraging advanced technologies to develop products that combine accuracy with convenience, ease of use, and clinical flexibility to support infectious disease diagnostics as well as point-of-care blood gas and electrolyte analysis using optical fluorescence technology.

In this role:

• You'll read, analyze, and interpret manufacturing and quality control documents, technical procedures, and government regulations.

• You'll operate a variety of machines on a rotating basis, including set-up, operation, clean-up, change-over, troubleshooting, and minor repair for manufacturing equipment in the work center.

• You'll cross-train across multiple work centers, building new skills along the way.

• You'll use basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• You'll partner closely with your team, and may help train other employees on production and process.

• You'll operate under 5S & Lean Manufacturing principles and ISO standards.

What you need to succeed:

• Some manufacturing or production experience is a plus, but not required — we're willing to train the right person who brings a desire to learn.

• A High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the production floor: standing for 2hr+, sitting, phone & computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50lb, occasionally climbing, kneeling, or bending, and specific vision abilities — close, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

What you can expect from us:

• An hourly rate target of $19.00 / hour.

• Shift Differential $2.00 / hour

• Opportunity for a performance-based annual merit increase.

• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One.

• Opportunity for an annual cash bonus.

• 5% matching 401k.

• Generous PTO benefits.

• Additional benefits including but not limited to pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, an employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!

Schedule: 

• The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM.

• The shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs.

• Overtime and On-call time may be required.

• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Why IDEXX?

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease.

We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture is one that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Knowing our work makes a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of pets and people is what motivates us every day. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you’ll find it here.

Let’s pursue what matters together. 
 
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
 
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
 

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.

As aProduction Specialist, you will work on site at our Roswell, GA location.

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply today!

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