Sterilization Manufacturing Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Operate EtO sterilizers, aeration systems, and PLC/SCADA-controlled process equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
• Verify equipment readiness prior to cycle initiation.
• Execute sterilization cycles including load preparation, chamber loading/unloading, cycle initiation, monitoring, and completion.
• Monitor sterilization cycles, abatement systems, and associated equipment, responding to alarms and abnormal conditions according to established escalation procedures.
• Ensure timely and efficient processing of sterilization loads to meet production schedules and throughput targets.
• Safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and maintain operational records.
• Coordinate daily workflow with production, receiving, and shipping teams.
• Provide operational support to warehouse, production, and facilities operations as assigned.
• Enter and maintain operational, equipment, inspection, and process data in electronic systems.
• Maintain operational documentation accurately and in real time in accordance with GDP and GMP requirements.
• Perform inventory counts, material reconciliation, and staging organization activities.
• Perform routine inspections, operational checks, and basic troubleshooting.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and assist maintenance personnel.
• Initiate maintenance work requests when necessary.
• Support validation activities, engineering studies, and approved test runs under supervision.
• Provide task-level training and operational guidance to newly assigned operators following trainer qualification.
• Participate in cross-training initiatives to support workforce flexibility.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety policies including PPE, respiratory protection, hazardous material handling, and EtO safety requirements.
• Must be clean shaven for use of SCBA equipment.
• Follow environmental, hazardous materials handling, and ATEX-environment safety procedures.
• Participate in emergency response and facility incident response activities.
• Maintain housekeeping and inspection-ready working conditions.
• Support deviation reporting, investigations, and inspection readiness activities.

Qualifications

Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to read, understand, and follow technical procedures. Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Valid driver’s license and ability to operate forklifts (training provided if required). Basic computer skills for electronic documentation and inventory systems.

Preferred: Experience in GMP or regulated manufacturing environments. Experience operating PLC-controlled or SCADA-monitored equipment. Forklift operating experience. Experience in oil and gas, chemical processing, or ATEX-classified environments. Experience supporting HVAC systems, boiler/steam systems, or industrial utilities. Experience working in hazardous materials environments. Technical certificate, associate degree, military technical experience, or equivalent.