High School Equivalence Program

You will:  Work while you pursue your High School Equivalency degree.
• Work approximately 28 hours per week at Cook Biotech Inc..
• Work in an assigned position that does not require a high school diploma.
• Attend approximately seven weeks of prep classes given by an Adult Education Center.

Essential Job Function/Duties
 Decision Making- Consults peers and supervisor for decisions
 Team dynamics- Works well with local team
 Change/Innovation- Proposes ideas
 Level of responsibility (project based)- Assigned tasks
 Knowledge (business) Limited to area of work
 Level of responsibility (function) Assigned tasks
 Knowledge (technical)- Learns how to perform basic technical tasks for area of responsibility.
 Keep accurate and timely records.
 Have excellent attendance.
 Focus attention on the task at hand when working.
 Propose ideas for process improvement.
 Help implement improvement ideas.
 Embrace change.
 Speak, listen and act honestly, positively and considerately.
 Conduct other corporate duties when required.
 Produce products/components according to instructions, specifications and work orders.
 Package products/components according to instructions, specifications and work orders.
 Label products/components according to instructions, specifications and work orders.
 Provide quality products/components to customer in a timely manner.
 Clean and maintain equipment and production areas.
 Report non-conformances and other potential problems to
team leader in a timely manner.

Minimum Work Experience/Educational Requirements
COOK Biotech, Inc. shall have sufficient personnel with the necessary education, background, training, and experience to assure all functions and duties are correctly performed.
 Must be actively pursuing High school diploma or equivalent.
 Able to work with multiple persons in a team environment.
 Able to read and understand written instructions and specifications.
 Able to accurately measure, add and subtract.
 Able to do routine computer data entry tasks.
 Willing to work with material derived from animal tissues.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
 Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
 Limited exposure to hazardous chemicals used in the manufacture of the product.
 Physical demands are typical of an office and classroom environment. 
 Able to lift 10-60 lbs. depending upon production area assigned.