Packaging Operator 1- 1st Shift
Smith+Nephew
Summary
This role supports product assembly and packaging of finished product, including product cleaning, documentation of work done, and all package activities both inside and outside of a clean room environment at the Mansfield site. Must comply with all governing rules including Smith & Nephew policies and procedures and adhere to safety and cleanliness practices in the workplace.
Job description
What will you be doing?
Assembles and packages medical products using one piece flow methodology in a Lean environment using but not limited to the following methods:
- Verifying components for count, quantity and revision
- Read and understand drawings and process summaries
- Generate and affix labels to properly identify materials
- Clean components using Alcohol cleaning procedures in preparation for assembly
- Assemble products manually or using fixtures
- Seal products using various heat sealing machines such as pouches, trays and poly bags
- Box and package product for shipment to sterilizer
- Measurement of product per drawing/inspection instructions
- Support automated machines
- Complete training in prescribed timeframe
Work in a team environment using the following skills:
- Communication both verbal and written
- Listening and reaching consensus with others
- Participating in continuous process improvement activities such as 5s and Kaizen events
Complete and understand documentation needed to comply with company policies, Quality Manual and procedures including but not limited to:
- FDA, QSR and various domestic and international standards and regulations
- Company policies and procedures. Perform other job related duties including the training of new, transferring, and lesser skilled employees as assigned
What will you need to be successful?
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience: At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment, warehouse, or retail setting
- Languages: Must be able to read/write in English
- Physical Demands: Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment, warehouse, or retail setting
- Must be able to read/write in English
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Community Service Day
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
- Fertility & Adoption Assistance
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Smith+Nephew is a global portfolio medical technology company with a rich history dating back to 1856, originally founded as a chemist shop in Hull, UK. The company specializes in the repair, regeneration, and replacement of soft and hard tissue through innovative medical devices and technologies. Operating through three core business units—Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT, and Advanced Wound Management—Smith+Nephew serves healthcare professionals and patients in over 100 countries worldwide. With approximately 18,000 employees, the company generated annual sales of $5.5 billion in 2023 and is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (FTSE100) and New York Stock Exchange. Their product portfolio includes joint replacement systems, robotics-assisted surgical platforms, sports medicine implants, advanced wound care solutions, and ENT technologies. The company is pioneering new frontiers in medical technology, including Spatial Surgery systems that integrate augmented reality and real-time data processing for enhanced surgical precision. Smith+Nephew's mission centers on their "Life Unlimited" purpose, aiming to restore patients' bodies and self-belief through technological innovation that removes limitations on living.