Cleanroom Operator

Overview

The primary purpose of the position is to stack, fold, count, bulk, label, saturate and package cleanroom wiper products while meeting production and quality goals in a safe work environment in the cleanroom area.

Responsibilities

• Meets regular and reliable work-site attendance requirements in order to perform the job and meet productivity standards.
• Read and sign production drawings.
• Inspects fabric, cut wipers, garments, bags and other packaging items, as they are used, for conformance to specification.
• Notifies Table Lead or Cleanroom Inside Lead of any non-conformance.
• Develops knowledge of cleanroom protocol and adheres to the cleanliness requirements of the cleanroom processes.
• Sorts, stacks, counts, saturates and packages dried products according to product drawing, in accordance with established quality and productivity standards.
• Participates in periodic training programs regarding safety, product specifications; quality; and operation.
• Participates and works within ISO 9001-2015 quality standards guidelines in accordance with Contec's quality goals.
• Other may be assigned.

Competencies

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Performs duties with the highest regard for safety and quality.
• Abillty to understand and follow site protocols, policies and procedures.
• Able to demonstrate support and adherence to Contec's core values: respect for others, doing "whatever it takes" within Contec's core values, vision and strategic direction, exhibiting integrity, having a tolerance for risk, understanding there is life outside of work, enjoying the ride.

• Collaboration: Works well and cooperates with others in a team environment to get the job done and to meet production goals.

• Listens Effectively: Employee needs to be able to absorb information that is being given/spoken to them. Be able to repeat back what was said to show understanding. Has the patience to hear people out.

• Manages Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change and be able to shift direction comfortably. Comes up with ways to make processes better.

• Customer Focus: Processes orders with the customer in mind. Dedicated to meeting and exceeding customer expectations for both internal and external customers.

• Demonstrates Self Awareness: Admits and learns from mistakes, so that the same mistake isn't made twice. Open to criticism and talking about shortcomings to better themselves. Seeks feedback. Uses feedback and self- reflection to gain insight on personal strengths and weaknesses.

• Self-Development: Shows a personal commitment to their work and takes action to continuously improve. Learns from new experiences in a classroom setting or just in conversation with others. Works to improve on identified weaknesses.

• Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard to meet production goals. See challenges as opportunities and not set- backs. Works with high energy.

• Time Management: Uses their time effectively and efficiently and values time. Gets more done with less time than others. Is aware of how long a task should take and hold themself accountable to reaching that time or better to meet or improve productivity.

Requirements

High school or GED education is not required; no prior experience required.


Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


Work is performed in a Class 10 contained space where the environmental parameter of temperature is strictly controlled. Air delivered to the cleanroom is processed through High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters. Employees must go through a pre-gowning room and gowning room to don and remove cleanroom garments before entering and exiting the cleanroom.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to operate equipment, and to regularly prepare, inspect, and position the finished product. Employee must constantly be able to use hands, fingers, wrist, and arms in repetitive motions. Must constantly be able to squeeze with hands. Employee must constantly be able to remain in a stationary position. This time can vary between sitting or standing depending on the workstation. Employee must be able to move, traverse. Employees will move around the room to different workstations. The Employee must be able to position self (to), move. The employee must occasionally transport and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.


Employees will be cross trained in other areas and will also need to meet the following requirements:
Constantly required to operate equipment, and to constantly prepare, inspect, and position the finished product. Employee must constantly be able to use hands, fingers, wrist and arms in repetitive motions. Must be constantly able to squeeze with hands. Employee must frequently be able to remain in a stationary position. Employee must be able to move, traverse. Employees will move around the room to different workstations. The Employee must be able to position self (to), move. The employee must constantly transport and/or move up to 30 pounds and push/pull/lift up to 40 pounds. Employees must be able to constantly bend at the waist in a
repetitive motion. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.


Work performed by the Cleanroom Operator is done inside of a Class 10 cleanroom environment. Due to the critical nature of the work done in the cleanroom and the requirement to maintain a controlled environment, all individuals working inside the cleanroom are required to wear specific cleanroom garments and must refrain from wearing or using certain body/hygiene products to prevent particulate from being released off the wearer's body. Cleanroom garments are provided by Contec and include the following: steel toed shoes, hairnet, beard net, coveralls, hoods, shoe covers, cleanroom boots, nitrile gloves, face mask, saturation goggles, and static straps. Personal body and hygiene products that must not be worn includes makeup, body powders, body/hand lotions, hair products, and jewelry of any kind. Because this is a critical manufacturing environment, no accommodations can be made for removing any of these requirements and must be strictly adhered to.

Benefits

• Competitive market salary
• Climate controlled environment
• PTO starting at 17 days
• 9 company observed holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Community service PTO (up to 40 hours annually)
• Insurance benefits, including medical (PPO), dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance
• Two types of Flexible Spending Accounts, 1) Medical Spending Account and 2) Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401k and a company match (100% up to 3%, and then 50% of the next 2% deferred)
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
  • Family Benefits
  • Adoption Assistance Program, Infertility Treatment Coverage
  • Maternity and Parental Leave
• Onsite Amenities
  • Onsite gyms, onsite health clinic, canteen for refreshment