The Machine Operator I is responsible for safely operating processing equipment, monitoring production processes, ensuring product quality, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting a safe manufacturing environment. This role may also assist with inventory handling and shipping/receiving activities while adhering to strict quality and regulatory requirements. There is the option to work a first shift (7 AM - 7 PM) or an evening shift (7 PM to 7 AM).
Key Responsibilities
- Operate processing equipment according to operating procedures and safety regulations.
- Monitor process cycles, control systems, and equipment performance.
- Ensure proper handling and processing of customer products.
- Complete required production and quality documentation.
- Identify equipment issues, perform minor troubleshooting, and report major repairs.
- Respond appropriately to alarms and equipment malfunctions.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
- Place and retrieve monitoring devices used for quality and sterilization processes.
- Support inventory control, product receiving, labeling, and storage activities as needed.
- Participate in training and continuous skill development.
- Follow all quality system requirements with a focus on patient safety and product quality.
Must-Have Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
- Must reside within commuting distance of Coventry, RI.
- Reliable transportation is required.
- Ability to work fully onsite.
- Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule (days or nights).
- Flexibility to attend daytime training during the first week.
- Commitment to workplace safety, quality procedures, and documentation requirements.
- Strong reliability, attendance, and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ year of manufacturing, machine operation, production, warehouse, or industrial experience.
- Experience operating production or processing equipment.
- Experience performing equipment monitoring and basic troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with manufacturing documentation, quality standards, or regulated environments.
- Shipping, receiving, inventory, or material handling experience.
- Experience working in a team-based production environment.
