Production Operator Alfreton, England
Job description
Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. With our industry recognized expertise we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients around the world every year. Across our 48 global facilities, we offer our customers a complete range of sterilization services, primarily using the three major technologies: gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide processing and electron beam irradiation. We are committed to addressing the growing need for sterilization across the world and partnering with our customers to eliminate threats to human health.
Objective of the Function:
- Operate plant and equipment to ensure products are processed on time to meet production schedules, working in accordance with relevant safety and quality operating procedures.
- Work on a “4 on 4 off” continental shift pattern; 07:00 – 19:00 / 19:00 – 07:00.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out tasks in accordance with Sterigenics Quality & Safety Procedures at all times.
- Work in a safe manner at all times, having due regard for own and others safety
- Carry out movement of customers’ product using a forklift truck and pallet trucks.
- Execute each stage of the sterilization process: receiving, load preparation, pre-conditioning, chambers, degassing, aeration and sampling.
- Communicate regularly throughout the shift with the other team members.
- Report any deviation from procedures or other problems in a timely manner.
- Aid in the investigation of deficiencies, with any suggestions to prevent recurrence.
- Report any equipment malfunction or potentially hazardous situation.
- Report any damage to plant, equipment or the fabric of the building, however caused.
- Inspect and report any damage to customers’ product, however caused.
- Receive full and despatch empty ethylene oxide gas cylinders when required.
- Change ethylene oxide gas cylinders when required.
- Assist with preparation and removal of samples from validation loads
- Carry out plant cleaning requirements as stated in schedules and keep all warehouses and processing areas free of rubbish/obstructions.
- Wear personal protective clothing and equipment issued by the Company as instructed and trained in accordance with safe operating procedures.
- Change forklift truck batteries when required. Ensure battery water levels are maintained correctly in the forklift trucks, floor scrubbing machine, AGV and electric pallet trucks.
- Conduct oneself in a professional manner and effectively act as the Company’s representative at all times.
- Attend and contribute to meetings as and when required.
- Participate in carrying out risk assessments.
- Ensure the continued running of the plant by providing cover during periods of absence (e.g. holidays, sickness and training) by working a reasonable amount of overtime.
- Undertake the operation of new technology developed by the Company to increase throughput, efficiency and improve customer service, as deemed necessary to keep existing business and secure new business.
- Work on written and verbal instructions from the Shift Team Leader or another member of supervision/management.
- Undertake any other duties deemed necessary by a member of supervision/management.
Requirements:
- Good general education, including numeracy and literacy.
- Valid reach and counterbalance fork truck licenses.
- Understand and use of Microsoft Applications (Edge, Outlook, Word and Excel)
- Use of Barcode Scanners
- Basic understanding on the operation of mechanical equipment
- Experience working in a regulated environment would be advantageous
Skills:
- Organisation
- Team Worker
- Dynamic
- Comfortable working in hot & humid environment (45degC / 70% Humidity)
- Comfortable wearing SCBA (training can be provided)
Annual Salary:
- Basic = £24000
- Shift Allowance = £5328
- Attendance Bonus = £2256
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Quarterly bonus
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Production Operator
