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The name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and reflects the Company's 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 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies.

Reporting to the Operations Manager and taking daily direction from a Shift Supervisor, the Operator is responsible for coordinating all activities on the conveyor by organizing the work orders at the load and unload stations. Loads and unloads product, completed the required paperwork and assists the Shift Supervisor/Process Supervisor in the safe operation of the system.

Responsibilities

• Records input, dosimeter and unload information in the computer.
• Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor and Operations Manager::
  • Loads and unloads product into totes that are sterilized through an irradiation machine.
  • Prepares dosimeters for work orders scheduled to be run.
  • Operates and takes readings on the dosimeter reader.
  • Assembles processed dosimeters with run data sheet, work orders and load/unload sheets.
• Familiar with and able to perform emergency procedures required by governing agencies.
• Reports system problems to the Shift Supervisor or the Maintenance team.
• Knows how to replace designated mechanical components of the system and may assist Maintenance as needed.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 able to accurately read and use a tape measure.
• Must be willing to work established shifts.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds and perform repetitive bending and lifting motions over a period of time.
• Forklift driving experience preferred.
• Computer skills desired.

Training Required

• Must successfully complete all training and qualification requirements necessary to achieve operator certification.
• Must remain current on all assigned training, certifications, and qualifications and is responsible for ensuring all requirements are completed by established due dates.

Benefits

Pay Rate: $21.50 Hourly

Sotera Health offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 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)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Sterigenics U.S. LLC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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.