Operator

Sotera Health Company; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sotera Health Company is hiring an Operator on-site in Grand Prairie, Texas. The role focuses on monitoring sterilization systems, recording readings, and ensuring products move through the facility on schedule.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor or Manager Operations, you may assist with maintenance tasks, documentation, and safety compliance in a high-temperature, high-humidity setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in a sterilization environment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must be willing to work established shifts and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sterilization systems; observe pressure, temperature, and humidity.
• Turn valves and adjust controls to ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Document and record process readings; report damaged product or system problems.
• Perform some daily/weekly equipment maintenance tasks and assist Maintenance as needed.
• Follow safety rules and participate in plant safety committees.

Skills

Forklift experience

English fluency

Reading and interpretation of charts

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

## OperatorApply: On-site: Grand Prairie: Full time: Posted Today: R-2026-1071The 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 Shift Supervisor, Process Supervisor, or Manager Operations, the Operator is responsible for monitoring the system which includes observing pressure, temperature and relative humidity measurements on charts or computer monitors. Ensures that product is moved through the facility at the appropriate times.**Duties and Responsibilities**• Monitors system which includes:* Observing pressure, temperature and relative humidity measurements on charts* or computer monitors.* Turning valves and adjusting controls to ensure the safe operation of the* equipment.* Observing sterilizers and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and assisting with repairs as needed.* Documenting and recording process readings.* Reports any damaged product to the Shift Supervisor or Process Supervisor.* Reports system problems to the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Technician.• Performs some daily and weekly equipment preventative maintenance tasks and mayassist Maintenance as required.• Stores and removes chemicals used in processing in accordance with establishedprocedures and laws.• Participates on plant safety committees and follows all established safety rules andregulations.• Assists with other tasks as assigned by Supervisor and Certified Operators.• SUPERVISION GIVEN: Upon Certification, Oversee the work of Operator Level I and II.**Experience and Skills Required*** High School Diploma or GED.* Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of experience working in a sterilization* environment desired.* Must be able to complete Operator Certification within 18 months. + Will advance to Operator Level II upon completion of facility designated milestones.* 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.**Special Requirements**• Must be medically approved for respirator use.• Must be able to tolerate exposure to high temperatures and high humidity (120F and 60% RH for 20 minutes).• Must be able to handle drums weighing up to 700 lbs with a drum dolly.• Experience with a company using EO sterilization of products is desirable.**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.