Operator

Sotera Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Haw River, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Operator coordinates conveyor activities by organizing work orders and loading/unloading products. They are also responsible for preparing dosimeters, recording system data, and assisting in the safe operation of the plant.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 30 days of experience in a sterilization environment. You are able to read, write, and speak fluent English, perform basic mathematical calculations, and have prior forklift driving experience. You are also willing to work established shifts and can lift a minimum of 50 pounds with repetitive bending and lifting motions.

Must Have Skills for ATS

forklift driving

dosimeter reader

computer skills

Job Description

The name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and reflects the Company’s unwavering commitment to its mission, Safeguarding Global Health®.

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 our industry recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to 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 who are 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.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor or Process Supervisor, the Operator is responsible for coordinating all activities on the conveyor by organizing the work orders at the load and unload stations. Loads and unloads product, completed the required paperwork and assists the Shift Supervisor/Process Supervisor in the safe operation of the system. Description for Internal Candidates Reporting to the Shift Supervisor or Process Supervisor, the Operator is responsible for coordinating all activities on the conveyor by organizing the work orders at the load and unload stations. Loads and unloads product, completed the required paperwork and assists the Shift Supervisor/Process Supervisor in the safe operation of the system.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for operation of the plant in the absence of the Shift Supervisor and/or Process Supervisor.
  • Under the direction of the Process Supervisor:
    • Prepares dosimeters for work orders scheduled to be run.
    • Operates and takes readings on the dosimeter reader.
    • Assembles processed dosimeters with run data sheet, work orders and load/unload sheets.
    • Maintains accurate downtime and system configuration log.
  • Records input, dosimeter and unload information in the computer.
  • Familiar with and able to perform emergency procedures required by license.
  • Reports system problems to the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Technician.
  • Knows how to replace designated mechanical components of the system and assists Maintenance as required.
  • Assist with other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
  • SUPERVISION GIVEN: Oversees the work of others.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Thirty (30) days of experience working in a sterilization environment and meeting training requirements.
  • 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.

Training Required

  • Must complete all required training for an “Operator” outlined in the training manual.

Benefits

Sotera Health offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • 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) 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Sterigenics U.S. LLC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Sotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses – Sterigenics®, Nordion® and Nelson Labs®. Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. Nordion is the leading global provider of Co-60 and gamma irradiators, which are key components to the gamma sterilization process. Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

Sotera Health

Sotera Health brings together Sterigenics, Nelson Labs and Nordion, each of which are established, highly reputable players in the global health arena. Working as a team, Sotera Health and its companies have one common goal: Safeguarding Global Health®. With these three companies operating together, Sotera Health, formerly Sterigenics International, leverages more than 500 combined years of scientific expertise to ensure safety across the medical device, pharma, tissue and food industries. With over 2,800 employees globally, including more than 350 scientists, the company operates 63 facilities worldwide across 13 countries. Our purpose is bigger than the products and services we provide. We ensure that health care around the world is consistently and reliably safe every day. Our purpose, our conduct, and our values are at the heart of our commitment to employee safety, environmental responsibility, and sustainability principles. The Sotera Health name is new, but our track record for reliability and safety in global health is well established. Formed in 2017 as the parent company for Nelson Labs, Nordion and Sterigenics, Sotera Health is the leader in protecting global health thanks to the longstanding reputation for quality across each of its companies. In aggregate, Sotera Health has over 185 years of combined industry leadership. Sterigenics has provided safe sterilization services since the 1930s. Nordion has established expertise in gamma technologies and medical isotopes since 1946. Nelson Labs has provided expert lab testing since 1985. Our most recent addition to the Sotera Health family, Toxikon Europe, has established a leading extractables and leachables testing platform since 1990. An impressive history that points to an even brighter future.
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