Senior Production Specialist - Scarborough

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in diagnostic water testing seeks a Production Specialist to perform various manufacturing tasks. This role offers training opportunities and requires a high school diploma. Candidates should have basic math and communication skills, with a strong desire to learn. Join a diverse team committed to improving health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Incentives and benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or production experience is a plus.
• Physical ability to meet production floor requirements.
• Typically 3-4 years of production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow manufacturing and quality control documents.
• Operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Provide training to other employees.

Skills

Basic math skills

Good communication skills

Desire to learn

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Production Specialist, you will perform a variety of manufacturing tasks producing high-quality diagnostic water testing and purification products while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. You will have the opportunity to cross-train in multiple work centers and gain new skills that can help you advance in your career. You will operate under 5S & Lean Manufacturing principles and ISO standards. You can make a difference by producing innovative products that keep people and animals healthy.

What you can expect in this role

1. You will read, interpret, and follow manufacturing and quality control documents, technical procedures, and government regulations.

2. You will operate a variety of machines on a rotating basis, including set-up, operation, clean-up, changeover, troubleshooting, and minor repairs for manufacturing equipment in the work center.

3. You will work with a team.

4. You will use basic math skills—add, subtract, multiply, and divide—in all units of measure, using whole numbers and common fractions. Good communication skills are required.

5. You may provide production and process training to other employees.

What you will need to succeed

1. While manufacturing or production experience is a plus, we are willing to train you to succeed in this role—just a desire to learn is needed.

2. You possess a High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

3. You can meet the physical requirements of working on the production floor, including standing for 2+ hours, sitting, phone and computer use, extended reaching, lifting up to 50 lbs, and occasionally climbing, kneeling, or bending. Specific vision abilities such as close, color, depth perception, and focus adjustment are required.

4. Typically, 3-4 years of production and/or manufacturing experience is preferred.

Why IDEXX?

We're proud of the work we do because it matters. Every role at IDEXX contributes to enhancing the health and wellbeing of pets, people, and livestock. With over 10,000 global team members and customers in over 175 countries, we're a fast-growing industry leader. We offer competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits. Join us as we lead the way forward with innovative products, services, and a strong customer focus.

We value diversity and strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other protected category by law.

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