Operator I

Join a company where the work you do makes a difference! We are One Team with One Goal. At STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST), it is our philosophy and our way of doing business. Through a network of over 50 facilities globally, STERIS AST has been committed to providing contract sterilization services to the medical device, pharmaceutical, consumer, and industrial communities for over 40 years. Our sterilization services ensure the safety of those who use these products, including our families, our friends, and ourselves.

If you are looking to join a collaborative and innovative team in an essential industry, apply for our Operator position today! The schedule for this opening is Sunday - Wednesday, 5 AM - 4 PM. The hourly pay rate is $21.61.

• Protects Customer product by assuring proper processing and handling according to operating procedures, Customer, quality, regulatory and internal company specifications; reviews and completes all appropriate processing documentation.
• Ensures production schedule is followed and maintains critical product flow through the facility by effectively coordinating daily tasks and personnel to meet production demands and prevent unplanned downtime. Tasks may include but are not limited to placing and retrieving dose verification devices, loading / unloading product into processing rooms and/or vessels; loading product onto pallets; staging processed product in shipping storage area
• Maintains required Operator certification(s), knowledge and understanding associated with the processing modality for which they are certified.
• Operates and assists with the maintenance of the processing equipment to ensure the integrity of the sterilization process. Executes minor repairs, and initiates maintenance work orders for other repairs.
• Monitors processing operation, control systems and equipment functionality to ensure safety and Customer specifications are met. Responds to process and equipment alarm conditions while acting within operational and safety guidelines.
• Understands the scheduling process and can make recommendations to scheduling adjustments as needed.
• Collaborates with supervision to ensure completion and effectiveness of training requirements, performance objectives and goals.
• Contributes to a team effort by performing in accordance with all STERIS policies, Values, GMP, Lean principles and other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher-level management and performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Essential to be clean shaven for safety equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years warehouse experience in a FDA, ISO, GMP environment.
• Prior experience operating forklift equipment.
• Prior experience operating yard truck.
• Experience with 5S and/or LEAN.
• Ability to navigate through defined computer screens. Proficient with Microsoft office products.
• Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
• Effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.
• Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.
• Above average organizing and analyzing skills and Level 2 math skills (four basic arithmetic functions in all units of measurement, decimals ratios, rates, percentages) to determine organizational, Customer and regulatory problems and formulate corrective action plans; attention to detail.
• Obtain or maintain licenses/certifications as applicable. Must successfully pass company Operator training program and maintain certification, as applicable to the work site.
• Must possess specific licenses as required by law, i.e., New Jersey Pesticide Applicator's License and Boilers License.
• Ability to pass a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) required background check for specific locations.
• Basic understanding of sterilization principles and need for extreme caution handling product.

Other:

• Be dependable and on time.
• Be a team player.
• Pay attention to detail.
• STERIS operates 24/7, 365, including holidays.
  
  

This is an opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS wouldn't be where it is today without our incredible people, who take true pride in their work. That's why we share in our success together by rewarding employees for their hard work. We do this by providing competitive base salary plus bonus (as applicable), comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid PTO and holidays, 401K with company match.