Operations Intern
Value Plastics, Inc.

Nordson Medical, a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

This role will work with the Operations Team at our Loveland Facility on Efficiency and Cost Savings Projects, as well as develop the skills needed to prepare for roles within the Operations Group.

This individual will:

• Gain Familiarity with our ERP system, IFS.
• Gain first hand experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment, and learn how leaders in this environment make decisions and drive change using our Business System, NBS Next.
• Work with Manufacturing Management team to identify potential improvement opportunities.
• Support and Improve our Kanban, Make to Stock system
• Participate in Rapid Improvement Events to support Operational Growth.
• Own a project to improve efficiency reporting within our Assembly groups.

Requirements:

• Be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree from a four year college or university
• Basic operating knowledge of PCs, and supporting software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
• Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.

Competencies:

• Customer Service Oriented
• Results Oriented/Accountability
• Professional Work Relations/Teamwork
• Computer Skills
• Leverages Technology
• Analysis/Analytical Skills
• Accuracy
• Attention to Detail
• Communicates Effectively
• Critical Thinking Skill/Reasoning
• Safety Awareness
• Multi-Tasking
• Follow-Through
• Direction & Vision
• Problem Solving
• Planning & Organizing
• Cost Consciousness

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment where the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, vibration and where plastic injected parts are produced and packaged (i.e. plastic dust present, noise up to 80 db, etc.).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required: None

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.

About Nordson Medical

At Nordson MEDICAL, you don't have to be a doctor to help save lives. We are the global expert in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex medical devices and component technologies. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson MEDICAL is a global team that works to create components for life-saving medical devices. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson MEDICAL. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.

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