Production Operator Lead - Full-Time - Weekend

Job Description:   The Production Operator will be a highly skilled production operator which will include ensuring that we meet the demand for products, production quality levels and production yield goals while maintaining cost control. This position will require being able to operate production equipment and perform all duties that are required within the production area.  Must be a self-starter who is comfortable working in a dynamic, team-based environment to reach common objectives with aggressive schedules.   Reports to Production Supervisor of Manufacturing – Consumables.   Duties and Responsibilities:   ·      Works in a safe manner and follows safety rules at all times. ·      Ability to problem solve and communicate issues/resolutions to production management. ·      Understands, undertakes and implements quality control/assurance techniques and procedures. ·      Ability to work with minimal supervision, supports and drives process improvements and team culture. ·      Follows procedures to ensure production of quality product. ·      Generates product labels to meet production demand. ·      Adhere to a production schedule and ensure that materials are stocked and ready for the production day. ·      Inspect and ensure that all equipment is calibrated and in working order; balances/scales, pipettes, mediaclave, water purification systems, etc. ·      Sanitization and autoclaving of all media production equipment and areas prior to and following production work.