We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified
Location Ballina
Department Operations
The Production Operator is responsible for performing manufacturing and inspection activities in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and safety requirements. Working as part of a flexible, team-based production environment, the role contributes to the achievement of production, quality, and continuous improvement objectives. The position requires attention to detail, consistency in execution, and the ability to develop multi-skill capability across operations while supporting a culture of safety, compliance, and collaboration.
• Perform assigned manufacturing and assembly operations in compliance with SOPs, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Maintain expected performance measures including output, quality, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) related activities (e.g., Clean and Check).
• Participate as an active and collaborative member of a flexible production team.
• Achieve and maintain competency in multiple operations within a production cell.
• Support training and knowledge sharing by assisting or training others on designated tasks as appropriate.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.
• Share accountability within the team for schedule achievement, quality performance, safe working practices, housekeeping/basic machine care, spoilage targets, and maintenance or improvement of OEE levels.
• Operate and support at least three distinct manufacturing or inspection operations once trained and qualified.
• Perform product inspection and verify conformity to specifications, drawings, and documented requirements.
• Accurately complete production, quality, and performance records in line with documentation standards.
• Sustain focus and precision while performing repetitive or detail-oriented tasks.
• Work effectively within a regulated manufacturing environment while adhering to safety and quality expectations.
• Secondary-level education or equivalent qualification is required.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with peers and leaders.
• Fluency in English sufficient to understand procedures, safety requirements, and work instructions.
• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to cleanroom or controlled manufacturing settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent approach to task execution.
About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.
EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job Req ID: 36474
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products and services worldwide. Our Mission is to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services. Throughout the company, there is the recognition that Hollister is unique, not only as an independent, employee-owned company but also in its Mission and its commitment to The Immutable Principles on which the company was founded.
Through a shared affirmation that every human being has dignity and intrinsic value, the focal point of everything we do at Hollister is people. At Hollister, we realize that each person who uses our products and services is on a distinct, and often challenging, life journey. In every aspect of what we do, the overriding goal and commitment is to make a difference in that journey.
The Immutable Principle of Dignity of the Person means that we believe in the intrinsic dignity of every individual, independent of any differences. This principle is the foundation of our value system and drives our commitment to inclusion.
Integrity is at the heart of how we do business at Hollister, and throughout the company, there is an unwavering conviction that the ethical way is the only way to conduct our business.
The Immutable Principle of Service, to our customers and to each other, inspires us to strive for unconditional customer satisfaction; serving with humility, compassion, and perseverance.
The Immutable Principle of Stewardship inspires Hollister Associates to act as guardians of the company – ensuring that Hollister will continue to be independent, employee-owned, and faithful to its Mission of making a sustained and meaningful difference in the lives of people around the world.
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Medical devices sold in the EU are marked with CE symbol or CE 0050 symbol as appropriate. For more information, see www.hollister.com.
