Operator

Sotera Health • Haw River, NC

7d

About The Position

The Operator coordinates conveyor activities by organizing work orders at the load and unload stations. The role loads and unloads product, completes required paperwork, and assists the Shift Supervisor and Process Supervisor with safe system operation. The Operator reports to the Operations Manager and takes daily direction from a Shift Supervisor.

The position involves preparing and handling dosimeters, recording production information in a computer, operating a dosimeter reader, and assembling processed dosimeters with run documentation. The Operator must follow emergency procedures, report system problems, and may replace designated mechanical components or assist Maintenance as needed. The employee must complete and maintain all training and qualification requirements necessary for operator certification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.
• Willingness to work established shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive bending and lifting over a period of time.
• Successful completion of all training and qualification requirements necessary to achieve operator certification, with ongoing completion of assigned requirements by their due dates.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift driving experience.
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Record input, dosimeter, and unload information in the computer.
• Load and unload product into totes for processing through an irradiation machine.
• Prepare dosimeters for scheduled work orders.
• Operate the dosimeter reader and take readings.
• Assemble processed dosimeters with run data sheets, work orders, and load/unload sheets.
• Know and perform emergency procedures required by governing agencies.
• Report system problems to the Shift Supervisor or Maintenance team.
• Replace designated mechanical components and assist Maintenance as needed.
• Assist with other assigned tasks.
• Complete operator certification training and qualification requirements and keep assigned training, certifications, and qualifications current by established due dates.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, and 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED