Production Operator: 4on/4off 12h Shifts – Safety & Quality

Sterigenics; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive discretionary bonus

34 days holiday

Medicash Health Plan

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Sotera Health in Somercotes, Derbyshire, is recruiting a Production Operator to support safe, efficient processing of customer products on a 12-hour shift pattern (4 on 4 off, 07:00-19:00 / 19:00-07:00). You will operate plant equipment, follow SOPs, monitor quality, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining high safety standards.

Applicants should have basic numeracy and literacy, forklift licences (reach/counterbalance), basic IT skills (Outlook and Excel), and previous

Qualifications

• Good general level of education, including literacy and numeracy.
• Reach and Counterbalance Forklift Truck licences required (or willingness to obtain).
• Basic computer skills, including Outlook email and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in a manufacturing, processing, warehousing, or production environment preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Safety-conscious approach with a proactive attitude to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and equipment according to safe operating procedures and production schedules.
• Carry out tasks in line with Quality Procedures and site standards.
• Work from instructions provided by Team Leader and management.
• Operate process control and product transfer systems, including automated equipment where trained.
• Ensure daily production timings are met using scheduling tools and plans.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or deviations promptly.
• Move customer products using forklift trucks and other handling equipment where trained.
• Complete cleaning and housekeeping to maintain high standards across production and warehouse areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

General education including literacy and numeracy

Tools

Reach forklift

Counterbalance forklift

Basic Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sotera Health in Somercotes, Derbyshire, is recruiting a Production Operator to support safe, efficient processing of customer products on a 12-hour shift pattern (4 on 4 off, 07:00-19:00 / 19:00-07:00). You will operate plant equipment, follow SOPs, monitor quality, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining high safety standards.

Applicants should have basic numeracy and literacy, forklift licences (reach/counterbalance), basic IT skills (Outlook and Excel), and previous