Operator (Day Shift)

Sotera Health • Los Angeles, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of experience working in a sterilization environment desired.
• Computer skills desired.
• 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 (120F and 60% RH for 20 minutes)

Responsibilities

• Monitors system which includes: Observing pressure, temperature and relative humidity measurements on charts or computer monitors.
• Turning valves and adjusting controls to ensure the safe operation of the equipment.
• Observing sterilizers and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and assisting with repairs as needed.
• Documenting and recording process readings.
• 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.
• Participates on plant safety committees and follows all established safety rules and regulations.
• Assists with other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED