Production Technician 1 - (Third Shift)

Carter Bloodcare; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter BloodCare is seeking a Production Technician to separate whole blood into components and to label products for storage or shipment. The role requires operating equipment accurately and documenting details to ensure compliance with FDA, AABB, EU, OSHA standards.

Employees must complete required training within 90 days, work either independently or in a team, and handle repetitive tasks while maintaining focus and safety in a walk-in freezer environment.

Qualifications

• Must complete training for essential functions within 90 days
• Organized and able to document details accurately and completely
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team
• Ability to work with strict time expectations, restraints and deadlines
• Keeps focus on repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand up to 12 hours
• Exposure to extreme cold and use of PPE in walk-in freezer/refrigerator

Responsibilities

• Separation of whole blood into blood and blood components and labeling
• Proper operation of equipment and labeling of blood components
• Maintain correct temperatures for unprocessed blood products
• Complete federally regulated unit transactions without error multiple times per day
• Ensure compliance with FDA, AABB, OSHA, and related standards and procedures

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Teamwork

English communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITYReporting to the Manager and Assistant Manager of Production/Labeling, the Production Technician is responsible for the separation of whole blood into blood and blood components (including the proper operation of equipment and the labeling of blood components) for long-term storage or shipment. Functions must be completed in a manner consistent with all applicable standards, procedures, regulations, departmental goals and objectives, and must be in compliance with standards set forth by, but not limited to the following regulatory bodies: FDA, AABB, EU, and OSHA.Regular full-time attendance is required during normal working hours.EDUCATIONHigh School Graduate, or GEDEXPERIENCEProduction or manufacturing experience, preferredSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEMust complete training for essential functions within 90 days, as appropriate for the shift assigned. Organized and able to document details accurately and completely, both electronically and manuallyAbility to work independently and/or as part of a team, with or without direct supervisionAbility to work with strict time expectations, restraints and deadlinesUses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficientlyGood verbal and written English communication skillsAbility to remain focused on repetitive tasksPHYSICAL/MENTAL STRESS FACTORSStanding and/or walking, up to 12 hours dailyAbility to lift up to 30 pounds, unassistedAbility to perform and remain focused on repetitive physical tasks, such as reaching overhead and bendingRoutine exposure to extreme cold and possible slippery conditions, while working in the walk-in freezer/refrigeratorAbility to wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to gloves, gowns, and face shields, at all times, as appropriate for the taskCompletes federally regulated unit transactions without error multiple times per dayHandles and ensures proper temperature maintenance of unprocessed blood products, in compliance with multiple regulations and proceduresRoutine stress associated with the life/death consequences determined by the quality of performanceUnderstanding that the work of this position carries tremendous significance and it’s outcomes can profoundly impact patients’ livesStress and risk associated with periodic blood-spill clean-upCarter BloodCare is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. Carter BloodCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants and will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an employees or applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic, and veteran or disability status. In addition to federal law requirements, Carter BloodCare complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Carter BloodCare is a Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.