Operator

Sotera Health Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance

401(k) program with Company match

Paid holidays, vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Sotera Health Company is looking for an Operator in Columbia, South Carolina. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with thirty days of experience in a sterilization environment. Key responsibilities include operating the plant in the absence of the Shift Supervisor, loading and unloading products, and preparing dosimeters for work orders. Candidates must be fluent in English and able to lift 50 pounds. The position comes with a competitive benefits package including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must have thirty (30) days of experience working in a sterilization environment.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and perform repetitive bending and lifting motions.
• Must be willing to work established shifts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operation of the plant in the absence of the Shift Supervisor.
• Loads and unloads products, completes required paperwork.
• Prepares dosimeters for scheduled work orders.

Skills

Forklift driving experience

Computer skills

Fluent English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Operator page is loaded## Operatorlocations: Columbia Citytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-2026-311The 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(R).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 Shift Supervisor or Process 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*** Responsible for operation of the plant in the absence of the Shift Supervisor and/or Process Supervisor.* Under the direction of the Process Supervisor: + 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. + Maintains accurate downtime and system configuration log.* Records input, dosimeter and unload information in the computer.* Familiar with and able to perform emergency procedures required by license.* Reports system problems to the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Technician.* Knows how to replace designated mechanical components of the system and assists Maintenance as required.* Assist with other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.* SUPERVISION GIVEN: Oversees the work of others.**Qualifications*** High School Diploma or GED.* Thirty (30) days of experience working in a sterilization environment and meeting training requirements.* 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 willing to work established shifts.* Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and perform repetitive bending and lifting motions over a period of time.* Must have forklift driving experience.* Computer skills desired.**Training Required*** Must complete all required training for an “Operator” outlined in the training manual.**Benefits**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 ContractorSotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses – Sterigenics(R), Nordion(R) and Nelson Labs(R). 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.