Operator II, Manufacturing - 1st Shift

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people.

At Ascensia, our values serve as the bedrock of our organization. They guide our decisions, actions, and interactions, shaping the culture we collectively foster.

Our Values include:

• Resilient Growth Mindset
• Executional Excellence
• Courageous Leadership
• Inclusive Collaboration

We believe that when we live our values authentically, both individually and as a team, we unlock our true potential and drive sustainable success.

Job Title: Manufacturing Operator

About the Opportunity: We’re seeking a reliable and motivated 1st Shift Operator, Manufacturing to join our production team. This role is responsible for running equipment, performing routine quality checks, and ensuring smooth operation of manufacturing processes. If you’re detail-oriented, safety-focused, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills and be part of a team that values precision and teamwork.

Location: This is an onsite position for our Kalamazoo, MI facility 5 days per week (Monday through Friday).

What will be doing:

• Tasks associated with the operation, inspecting and packaging of finished goods, including quality checks (visual inspection of parts for defects - fill levels, packaging and others)

• Completing production operations work orders accurately

• Performing equipment set-up and change over, basic preventative maintenance, cleaning of equipment, work area and facility while complying with all safety and regulatory requirements.

• Applies Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) principles in all areas of responsibility

• Participate in Practical Process Improvement (PPI), 5S, and other continuous improvement and lean projects

•  Comply with safety and regulatory regulations, policies, and procedures

• Exercise proper lifting, bending, and twisting techniques

What you need for success:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and Can lift, push and/or pull up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS), provide clear documentation and complete appropriate paperwork.

• English language fluency required - including ability to speak, read and write without assistance

• Basic computer skills -  data entry, log in/out, screen and program navigation

• Possess working mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, multiplication and division)

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective on first day of employment

• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off

• 401(K) Retirement Plan – Company Matching Contribution up to 6%

• Annual Incentive Bonus Plan – eligible to participate to earn additional compensation

• Starting compensation is $19.00/hour

• Shift Premium for 2nd shift

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TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:  Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third-party resumes.
 

Building an Inclusive Culture: We are a company that brings varying backgrounds, ideas, and points of view to inventing on behalf of all customers. Our diverse perspectives are enriched by many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, culture, language, and education, as well as professional and life experience. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leveraging our unique perspectives to scale our impact and growth.