Production Technician I

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs, we're passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world. At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages, including annual bonus opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package. Base Hourly Rate: $21/hr with a 5% pay differential for Sat/Sun The total compensation opportunity includes the base salary, a 10% annual bonus opportunity based on company performance Outstanding Benefits and Perks We are proud to offer a variety of benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees: Eligible for benefits the first day of the month following date of hire Medical, dental and vision Insurance options Health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts Company paid life, accident and short/long-term disability insurance Three (3) weeks' PTO that begins to accrue on Day 1 Paid sick leave up to 48 hours per year Nine (9) paid company holidays per year 401(k) plan with 4% company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1 Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life Four (4) weeks paid Caregiver Leave available to care for your loved ones after 12 months of employment or in accordance with state leave laws On-site gym (Bozeman facility) Overtime opportunities Summary Statement In this role, you will be working on products that improve quality of life for patients, workers and consumers worldwide. Our products include sterilization and cleaning monitoring, mail in spore testing, and continuous monitoring products to name a few. Our services include validation and calibration services, sterilization cycle development and validation, and contract laboratory testing. Your work can have a direct impact on your life and the lives of those you love. Key Job Responsibilities: Model personal Lean Philosophy 5S behaviors in creating a continuously improving, clean, well-organized and self-maintaining work environment. Work closely with team members and others to motivate and improve 5S knowledge and implementation. Follow a continuous improvement approach for team accountability for achieving high performance SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, & Morale) targets through a visual work environment. Comply with company ethics, code of conduct, policies, and best practices, with a commitment to safety in the workplace, valuing of diversity, and promotion of a harassment-free environment. Respond to production concerns and timelines. Effectively and efficiently follow Apex Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Exhibit excellent documentation practices. Interact cordially and effectively with personnel within the Apex production team Facilitate the assembly of Mesa's Apex product lines which includes pouching, sealing and labeling of in-process materials. Weekly cleaning of the laboratory and documenting process in the cleaning logs. Operation of Apex equipment including labelers and sealers. Maintain records for all equipment. Assist with the resolution of Investigation Report, Corrective/Preventative Actions (CAPA) and Non-Conforming Material Reports (NMRs). Application of the Mesa Labs Quality Policy and actively monitor quality of outcomes in the performance of all assigned tasks. Safety Perform other duties as assigned by management. Minimum Qualifications: Education/Experience: High School diploma or GED required Experience in a Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulated industry preferred Strong knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred Any equivalent combination of education and experience Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Basic mathematical skills required Intermediate computer skills and knowledge working with Microsoft Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Focus Multitask Effective communication skills Initiative Team work Positive Attitude Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.