Location: Pikeville,NC, USA
Primary Function of Position: The primary objective for this person is to divide tissue into various components using the following methods: dissection, trimming, cutting, and cleansing with sharp objects in accordance with quality standards and productivity goals. This person would work closely with fellow tissue technicians stationed in Pikeville, R&D surgeons, and operation and production management to achieve team performance goals. Goals are set and overall team performance is measured against them. Roles & Responsibilities: • Componentize a variety of tissue products according to standard instructions and prints, in accordance with safety, productivity and workmanship requirements • Operate and set up (as needed) production supplies/equipment • Package and label tissue for transport to headquarters • Maintain clean workspace at scheduled intervals throughout shift • Perform inspections of one's own work and the work of others, and perform simple adjustments, as needed. • Mentor others in areas of expertise (as needed) • Initiate basic material requests, report quality issues, report efficiency, record measurements as needed • Follow all corporate, regulatory, safety and production policies and procedures • Maintain an excellent attendance record • Perform other duties as assigned Skills, Experience, Education, & Training: • High school diploma or equivalent • Ability to understand anatomy with on-the-job training • Preferred, but not required, bilingual: English and Spanish speaking • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. • Unload and load vehicles • Stand on concrete floors for extended periods of time • Ability to work in 40 degree temperature rooms for entirety of the shift (with proper attire provided) • Ability to read, write and understand English. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, supervisors, or engineers • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to report quality issues. Ability to suggest simple process improvements • Ability to perform independently and in small team settings • Must have ability to complete training courses (online and in-person). We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.