Sterilization Operator

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices • Madison, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists Team Leader in operating the sterilization process to ensure quality processing. The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Performs backup Team Leader responsibilities, as required. Operates the sterilization process and ancillary equipment. Moves material through all steps of the sterilization process. Operates material handling equipment. Documents all steps in the sterilization process in accordance with established procedures including the JD Edwards and Mfg Pro computerized inventory management system. Able to perform all functions as defined in the Warehouse Spore Placer Job Description and perform post sterile inspection. Initiates maintenance work orders, when applicable. Maintains plant facilities and equipment through “user level” preventative maintenance as defined by procedure(s). Participates in safety team, audit activities and operational process improvements. Crucial resource for training of other sterilization personnel (i.e. Sterilization Operators). Perform chemical receipt into Sterilization. Supervise chemical inventory of nitrogen and ethylene oxide. Connection / disconnection of hazardous chemicals to process equipment (i.e. ethylene oxide). Assists with various monthly reports for purpose of supervising departmental performance. Will optimally complete other functions and responsibilities that may be assigned.

Requirements

• Able to operate material handling equipment.
• Able to prioritize tasks and workflow.
• Planning will take into account assets (time, equipment, and product) available.
• Knowledge of personal computers.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills required
• Must be a self-starter.
• Position requires good logic, reasoning ability, ability to define problems and find logical solutions.
• Able to apply policies and procedures to work situations and use judgment in selecting appropriate actions.
• Must not have any facial hair that interferes with a protective MSA mask and must be able to wear a tight -fitting supplier air respirator
• Must be free of any health condition that would prohibit assignments to an ethylene oxide related area.
• Employee must participate in annual medical surveillance for exposure to ethylene oxide

Nice To Haves

• Preferably some technical or college education.
• Two to 4 years of experience in the operation of equipment and inventory management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs backup Team Leader responsibilities, as required.
• Operates the sterilization process and ancillary equipment.
• Moves material through all steps of the sterilization process.
• Operates material handling equipment.
• Documents all steps in the sterilization process in accordance with established procedures including the JD Edwards and Mfg Pro computerized inventory management system.
• Able to perform all functions as defined in the Warehouse Spore Placer Job Description and perform post sterile inspection.
• Initiates maintenance work orders, when applicable.
• Maintains plant facilities and equipment through “user level” preventative maintenance as defined by procedure(s).
• Participates in safety team, audit activities and operational process improvements.
• Crucial resource for training of other sterilization personnel (i.e. Sterilization Operators).
• Perform chemical receipt into Sterilization.
• Supervise chemical inventory of nitrogen and ethylene oxide.
• Connection / disconnection of hazardous chemicals to process equipment (i.e. ethylene oxide).
• Assists with various monthly reports for purpose of supervising departmental performance.
• Will optimally complete other functions and responsibilities that may be assigned.

Benefits

• We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions.

What This Job Offers

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