Operator

STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies ULC (Canada)•Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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’s 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 irradiation and gas 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! As an Operator, you will be responsible for processing our Customer product, utilizing industrial sterilization modalities in a highly regulated FDA, ISO and GMP environment. You will be responsible for the safe operation of processing equipment in accordance with all Federal and Provincial operating regulations and procedures. You will review and adhere to Customer provided work instructions and processing documents. You will embrace in Continuous Improvement, Lean, Quality, and Safety Initiatives.

Requirements

Must have completed a High School degree or a GED.
Ability to necessary quality and inventory control data gathering and input in either written or electronic formats.
At least 2 years of expereince in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Must be certified to operate manual and motorized material handling equipment, including, but not limited to, forklifts, pallet jacks, elevators, conveyors, etc. and processing vessels or irradiators.
Knowledge of English due to the nature of the duties involved, including regular communications outside the province of Quebec, training, email communications, and frequent meetings and interactions with English-only employees.

Nice To Haves

Previous Forklift experience desirable.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, ability to organize and maintain organization.

Responsibilities

Protect 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.
Ensure 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.
Task 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
Maintain required Operator certification(s), knowledge and understanding associated with the processing modality for which they are certified.
Operate and assists with the maintenance of the processing equipment to ensure the integrity of the sterilization process.
Execute minor repairs, and initiates maintenance work orders for other repairs.
Monitor 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.
Understand the scheduling process and can make recommendations to scheduling adjustments as needed.
Collaborate with supervision to ensure completion and effectiveness of training requirements, performance objectives and goals.
Contribute 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 perform other duties as assigned.