Operator- EO at Sterigenics U.S., LLC in QUEENSBURY, New York

Job Description:

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, Process Supervisor, Logistics Supervisor or Logistics Coordinator, the Operator Trainee will assist in monitoring the system which includes observing pressure, temperature and relative humidity measurements on charts, computer monitors and recorders and ensures that product is moved through the facility at the appropriate times.

Responsibilities

• Assist observing pressures, temperature and relative humidity measurements on charts or computer monitors (EO).
• Observing sterilizers, irradiators and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and assisting with repairs as needed.
• Documenting and recording process readings.
• Performs a count and inspection of product and notes the results on the appropriate form.
• Ensures that product is moved through the facility at appropriate times.
• Reports any damaged product to the Shift Supervisor or Process Supervisor.
• Reports system problems to the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Technician.
• Performs some 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.
• Using a forklift to transfer product to staging areas in an orderly and safe manner.
• Places/removes dosimeters (Gamma/e-Beam) or biological indicators (EO) as specified
• Verifies product loading diagrams (Gamma) or cycle specification agreements (EO).
• Must be familiar with and follow all applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
• Assists with other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must be willing to work established shifts.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• 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:

• Must successfully complete Operator certification within the first eighteen months of employment.
• Must be medically approved for respirator use (EO).
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to high temperatures and high humidity (120F and 60% RH for 20 minutes) (EO).

Training Required:

• Must complete all required training for a Process Operator/Assistant in the EO Training Manual. Must complete all required safety training.

The name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and reflects the Companys 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 8 of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies.

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. Learn more about Sotera Health at soterahealth.com.

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