Operator

Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry. With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and industry-recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year. Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies.

About the role

Reporting to the Process Supervisor or Manager Operations, the Operator is responsible for monitoring the system which includes observing pressure, temperature, and relative humidity measurements on charts or computer monitors. Ensures that product is moved through the facility at the appropriate times.

Responsibilities

• Monitors system by observing pressure, temperature, and relative humidity measurements on charts or computer monitors.
• Turns valves and adjusts controls to ensure the safe operation of the equipment.
• Observes sterilizers and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and assists with repairs as needed.
• Documents and records process readings.
• Reports any damaged product to the Shift Supervisor or Process Supervisor.
• Reports system problems to the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Technician.
• Performs daily and weekly equipment preventative maintenance tasks and may assist Maintenance as required.
• Stores and removes chemicals used in processing in accordance with established procedures and laws.
• Participates on plant safety committees and follows all established safety rules and regulations.
• Assists with other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
• Oversees the work of Process Assistant Operators.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of experience working in a sterilization environment desired.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Must be willing to work established shifts.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and perform repetitive bending and lifting motions over a period of time.
• Must have forklift driving experience.
• Computer skills desired.

Special Requirements

• Experience with a company using EO sterilization of products is desirable.
• Must be medically approved for respirator use.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to high temperatures and high humidity (120°F and 60% RH for 20 minutes).

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) program with Company match that immediately vests.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Free financial planning assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Education assistance.
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).