Environmental Care Associate I-2nd Shift

B. Braun Medical, Inc. Company: B. Braun US Device Manufacturing LLC Job Posting Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States Functional Area: Production Working Model: Onsite Days of Work: Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday Shift: 5X8 Relocation Available: No Requisition ID: 3897

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap and CAPS.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit

Position Summary:

Working in a High Performance team environment, perform all manufacturing operations necessary to support the Introcan Work Team.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Follows established procedures and guidelines to manufacture the organization's products according to production specifications and schedule, volume, cost and wastage targets or quality standards.
• Operates machines and production equipment safely and in accordance with
• Monitors the quality of output to identify, discard or remanufacture faulty products.
• Maintains accurate daily production records so that manufacturing performance can be
• Troubleshoots and resolves technical problems from the product line/process to minimize reject levels and improve
• For more senior position, might act as a team leader to ensure that the work meets agreed targets by directly overseeing team
• At higher job levels will occasionally perform lower levels duties and will mainly perform scheduled maintenance on manufacturing machines and
• Repairs the malfunction of machines, systems and auxiliary
• Routinely checks on machinery and systems for signs of fault in order to prevent or minimize downtime and
• Initiates improvement on the functionality of machines and equipment to increase its
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the field's policies, procedures and
• Will become the subject matter expert at highest levels of
• Must document activities

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Required to apply entry level working knowledge of technical field/area of specialization. Exercises general application of principles, theories and concepts, and proposes a course of action. Performs entry level shop floor competencies.
• Works under general supervision. May periodically assist in orienting, training, assigning & checking the work of other peers.
• May require some limited judgement in resolving problems.
• Contacts are primarily with direct supervisor, peers and subordinate

Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc

Required:

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent required .
• 0-1 years related experience OR PBS requirements completed and pass assessment at appropriate level.
• Applicable industry/professional certification preferred.
• On-call hours as needed.
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance.

Desired:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities: Other Duties:

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

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 expected to:

• Moderate Work - Exerting up oto 40 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:

• Occasionally:Reaching upward and downward
• Frequently: Push/pull, Stand, Sit, Visual Acuity with or without corrective lenses
• Constantly: N/A

Activities:

• Occasionally: Kneeling/Crawling, Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Sitting , Standing, Stooping/squatting, Talking - ordinary, loud/quick, Walking
• Frequently: Sitting , Standing
• Constantly: Climbing stairs/ladders, Finger feeling, Handling, Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral

Environmental Conditions:

• Occasionally: N/A
• Frequently: Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals (in most areas)
• Constantly: Proximity to moving parts

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.

• Noise Intensity: Moderate
• Occasionally: N/A
• Frequently: N/A
• Constantly: Production/manufacturing environment

Hourly Pay Rate: $22.52 per hour plus shift differential

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at .

Through its "Sharing Expertise" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Compensation details: 22.52-22.52 Hourly Wage

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