Production Technician

Production Associate

Location: 3413 11th St E, Glencoe, MN 55336

Pay Rate: $25.00 / hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00am 2:30pm. Depending on workload, shifts on Monday/Tuesday may be longer than 8 hours, with half day on Friday.

RTI Surgical & Midwest Swine is now Evergen!

This rebrand reflects our strategic evolution as a leading CDMO in regenerative medicine and comes at the end of a significant year for the business, including the successful acquisitions of Cook Biotech in IN. and Collagen Solutions/Midwest Swine, MN. Our new brand identity emphasizes our unique positioning as the only CDMO offering a comprehensive portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale.

About Evergen

Evergen (formally RTI Surgical) is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine. As the only regenerative medicine company that offers a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, Evergen is headquartered in Alachua, FL, and has manufacturing facilities in West Lafayette, IN., Eden Prairie and Glencoe, MN., Neunkirchen, DE., Glasgow, UK., and Marton, NZ.

Position Purpose

The Production Associate has shared labor responsibilities with Harvest and Fabrication. The Production Associate has a high level of butcher skills that are used in the Harvest Area for the collection of tissue and the fabrication floor to create value added cuts for Glencoe Pork customers. The Production Associate in the harvest area and fabrication room is responsible for following procedures to process animals, achieving goals set by Harvest Supervisor and Fabrication Room Supervisor online speed, and quality of work in their respective areas. This position contributes to the Harvest Area and Fabrication Floor operations running safely, smoothly, efficiently, cleanly and humanely. Employees must always remain in compliance and contribute to team efforts.

Essential Functions & Basic Duties

• Participate in the preparation of the harvest area and fabrication room, workstation, equipment, and tools prior to start of processing.
• Safe, efficient, and precise use of cutting knives and tools in trained areas.
• Cross train in other abattoir areas and activities as needed.
• Comply with HAACP Plan, USDA guidelines, Humane Handling Procedure and MRS procedures and report any non-compliance to management.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Proper PPE use, care, maintenance and cleanliness.
• Avoid cross contamination between dirty and clean areas or outside production floor.
• Follow GMP and sanitation practices when maintaining and cleaning fabrication room equipment.
• Take on additional responsibilities as directed by management.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Interact professionally with team members and contract personnel.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of working in a harvest facility preferred but not required
• EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Experience in a harvest facility preferred but not required
• SKILLS/ABILITIES:
  • Ability to work independently and as part of the team.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and efficiency are key components.
  • Ability to be self-motivated.
  • Ability to ensure quality product to our customers.

Other Requirements

• PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Able to lift and/or carry > 50 lbs
• LANGUAGE ABILITY: Proficient in English

More about Evergen

Evergen provides customers across a diverse set of market segments with leading-edge expertise, scale, and flexibility across end-to-end services including design, development, regulatory support, verification and validation, manufacturing, and supply chain management.

Evergen is rooted in a steadfast commitment to quality, integrity, and patient safety with a focus on five key values:

• Accountable: We own our actions and decisions.
• Agile: We embrace change to stay ahead of the curve and evolve to drive innovation and growth.
• Growth Mindset: We embrace challenges as opportunities for continuous learning.
• Customer-Centric: We prioritize customers at every touch point.
• Inclusive: We thrive on the richness of our diversity and ensure every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated.

At Evergen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where we embrace the richness of our diversity and ensure that every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated. We believe that by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we not only uphold our values but also strengthen our position as the CDMO of Choice in regenerative medicine solutions. We recognize that cultivating a growth mindset is essential to our success, and we are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement in our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Montagu Private Equity ("Montagu"), a leading European private equity firm, acquired RTI in 2020 and has supported the transformation of the company to its next level of potential.