Decontamination and Material Handling Technician

Arthrex Inc. is hiring a Decontamination and Material Handling Technician to work at our Logistics Center in Fort Myers, FL to clean and disinfect material returned from customers as part of the refurbished program or via customer complaint to assure safe handling . Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

We are also offering a $2,000.00 sign on bonus (minus appropriate tax withholdings), You will be paid the first $1,000.00 after completing your first 90 days and the second $1,000.00 after completing your first 180 days, if you are an employee in good standing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for following all Good Manufacturing Practices and SOP’s as defined by ALC procedures and policies to ensure that FDA, ISO and ALC quality standards are met.

Understand and strictly adhere to all established safety, health, and environmental procedures.

Decontaminate complaint and returned material using industrial washer, sterilizer and other methods appropriate for the material assuring cycles are performed as per defined work instructions, documenting the results as required by procedure.

Maintain decontamination log for all complaint material that went through decontamination process to ensure traceability and to meet FDA and ISO regulation.

Log received material in the Arthrex complaints database for product traceability.

Responsible for maintaining all the decontamination chemicals.

Responsible for the immediate reporting of safety, quality, or any other operational deficiencies.

Remove complaint material from loads and perform logistic functions to designated labs for testing. Ensure that testing requirements are clearly documented in papers with sample shipment.

Start computerized sterilization cycles according to vendor specifications to ensure validated sterilization processing. Review sterilization records to ensure adequate compliance with internal and external requirements for specific loads.

Prepare devices for review as part of sterilization and/or cleaning validation.

Work closely with Quality department to ensure we are FDA and ISO compliant.

Investigate non-conforming inventory to ensure correct material processing.

Quarantine discrepancy with complaint material and perform logistic function to send back to end customer if applicable.

Work closely with direct Supervisor to ensure PPE, Chemicals, and material needed to successfully perform job is available for use.

Coordinate pick with approved supplier for the disposal of biohazardous material and expired chemicals.

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience with medical device handling and processing preferred.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training: Knowledge of decontamination processes preferred. Ability to work at a desk, in an office area, or in a light manufacturing area including clean room. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills: The applicant must have basic computer knowledge including Microsoft products Excel and Word. The ability to learn and use industrial washers, autoclave, and hand tools.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Safety: Has the ability to follow all safety training requirements for the position. Notifies management and or the Safety Officer of any unsafe work conditions. Mathematical Skills: Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

Language and Communication Skills: Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Arthrex 2023 Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company-Provided Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
Annual Bonus
Wellness Incentive Program
Free Onsite Medical Clinics
Free Onsite Lunch
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Trip of a Lifetime
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Volunteer PTO
Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Myers

Nearest Secondary Market: Cape Coral