Production Associate-1

Sri Healthcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SRI Healthcare – Chattanooga facility is seeking a Production Associate to join our hospital linen processing team. You will perform tasks in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures to ensure clean linen is prepared accurately and on schedule.

Responsibilities include separating, folding, inspecting linen for quality, pouching and labeling sterile products with the heat-sealing machine, and sending finished packs to the Sterilizer Operator while maintaining productivity and quality

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and accurate in handling linen and SOPs.
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to tasks.
• Good manual dexterity and reach/stand for long periods.
• Able to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Team-oriented with reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Separate, fold, and properly distribute clean linen.
• Inspect clean linen to ensure all quality standards have been met.
• Pouch and label sterile product utilizing the heat sealing machine.
• Send finished packs to Sterilizer Operator for further processing.
• Work within established productivity and quality standards.
• Make recommendations to facility management for methods of improvement.
• Mentor and train fellow associates after mastery of tasks.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Fast learner

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Reading SOPs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SRI Healthcare, LLC, a Subsidiary of NOVO Health Services offers a healthcare service that provides a total and unique opportunity for hospitals to source their Sustainable Reusable Sterile Packs as well as other sustainable healthcare linens such as DermaTherapy, Isolation Gowns, Sterilization Wrap, and cubicle/privacy curtains. SRI's products and services help Healthcare providers attain their sustainability goals, improve surgeon and staff satisfaction while ensuring continuity of supply.SRI operates three regional processing facilities located in Raleigh, NC, Chattanooga, TN, and Mason, OH. Our state-of-the-art, FDA-regulated service centers provide daily processing, assembly, and delivery of reusable products required for surgery.SRI is the only “one stop shop” service provider in U.S. currently serving all healthcare-related end markets with Sterilized Reusable Surgical Solutions.Get to know us: SRI Health Care, with headquarters in Atlanta, GA, offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. SRI keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals with a value-driven linen management control system that measures and monitors linen utilization by department to eliminate excess internal costs. SRI’s wide range of service programs offer a variety of options to provide a seamless, single source distribution system. SRI’s regional healthcare linen facilities are HLAC accredited and operate with state-of-the-art processing equipment and processes.SRI Health Care is the only “one stop shop” service provider in U.S. currently serving all healthcare-related end markets with both Healthcare Laundry Services as well as Sterilized Reusable Surgical Solutions.Job Summary:We are currently looking for a Production Associate, at our Chattanooga, TN Healthcare Laundry facility. We are looking for someone who is confident in decision making, can act quickly, and has excellent communication skills. If you are ready to make a commitment to measurable performance and continuous improvements, then we want to hear from you!The successful candidate:Perform tasks in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.Separate, fold, and properly distribute clean linen.Inspect clean linen to ensure all quality standards have been met.Pouch and label sterile product utilizing the heat sealing machine.Send finished packs to Sterilizer Operator for further processing.Work within established productivity and quality standards.Make recommendations to facility management for methods of improvement.Mentor and train fellow associates after mastery of tasks.Ability to read and understand all Standard Operating Procedures.Keep work station neat and clean.Other duties as assigned.Job Requirements:Detail-oriented.Able to learn quickly.Able to perform repetitive physical motion at a work station for a minimum of two hours at a time.Willing and capable of working on different assignments within the facility or designated area.Good manual dexterity.Able to stand on feet for long periods.Ability to read and understand all Standard Operating Procedures.Education:High school diploma or GED required.Why work for SRI Healthcare?SRI Healthcare strives to be the employer of choice in the hospital sterilization industry. To do that, we provide a safe, positive work environment where our associates experience tremendous growth and related opportunities for advancement.Complete an on-line application at www.sri-healthcare.com!