Packaging Operator 1

Smith & Nephew; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Stock Options

Paid Holidays

Flex Holidays

Paid Community Service Day

Job summary

Smith+Naphew Life Unlimited is seeking a Packager in Memphis, TN to produce inventory in a clean room and coordinate with materials and receiving to ensure components are available for production.

Responsibilities include maintaining a secure area, proper paperwork, safe operation of production equipment, and completing documentation to comply with Smith+Naphew quality policies. The role emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement in processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clean room setting with medical devices preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to stand and lift repetitively throughout the work day.

Responsibilities

• Produce all products in assigned area.
• Maintain a secure and organized area.
• Ensure that materials and paperwork accompany items leaving the area.
• Operate production equipment safely and within guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and neat work area.
• Complete documentation to comply with quality policies.

Skills

Clean room experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Naphew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. The Packager is responsible to product high-quality levels of inventory in the clean room determined by product demand planning. The employee must work closely with other operators, materials, and receiving to ensure that components are available for production. Employee will work to build and package pre-sterile inventory (which will be used shipped to the sterilizer and also for demo inventory. Employee will ensure that compliance and quality will be present and used in all company processes.

What will you be doing?

Perform materials duties, including but not limited to:

• Produce all products in assigned area.
• Maintain a secure and organized area.
• Ensure that no materials, labels, and any other designated items leave assigned work area without proper paperwork.
• Maintain and operate production equipment safely and within guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and neat work area.
• Complete and understand documentation needed to comply with Smith and Nephew quality and compliance policies and procedures.
• Work in team environment using the skills of communicating, listening and participating in developing continuous improvement on products and processes.
• Safety, cleanliness of equipment and company product.

What will you need to be successful?

• High School or equivalent
• Experience in a clean room setting with medical device is preferred.
• Capable of working independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to stand and lift repeatable throughout the work day.
• Ability to use instruments or equipment safely.
• Able to work well with others.

Shift: 3rd You. Unlimited.

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Naphew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/ ).

Your Future:

• 401k Matching Program
• 401k Plus Program
• Discounted Stock Options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flex Holidays
• Paid Community Service Day

Your Wellbeing:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

Flexibility:

• Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)

Training:

• Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

Extra Perks:

• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Naphew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. Smith+Naphew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Naphew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.