Sterilization/PAO

Becton Dickinson; Broken Bow (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Broken Bow, Nebraska, is seeking a Cobalt Sterilization Operator to support load/unload of sterilization and palletizing processes. You will operate forklifts, assist with sterilizer maintenance, and ensure accurate Run Sheets and inventory as part of a high‑speed manufacturing line.

Required High school education and GMP experience, with ability to read/write English. Must be a licensed forklift operator and able to follow safety and quality procedures in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Education High school education required, must be able to count accurately.
• Experience Must be oriented in Plant Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Knowledge and Skills Ability to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Load product by batch into sterilization carriers.
• Unloads sterile product to maintain a constant flow of product.
• Verifies catalog number, lot number and quantity for each batch.
• Matches Run Sheet pallet tracers and product count.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Operates forklift, pallet mover and stretch-wrap equipment safely.

Skills

GMP procedures

Forklift operation

English literacy

Load/unload equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Plant GMP experience

Tools

Forklift

Pallet mover

Conveyors

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Load product by batch into sterilization carriers.
• Unloads sterile product to maintain a constant flow of product through the sterilization process.
• Verifies catalog number, lot number and quantity of each lot batch.
• Matches the Run Sheet pallet tracers and product count to assure correct items are accounted for.
• Places product in gravity racks and tracks the location on white board.
• Monitors palletizer, robots, stretch wrap, metal detector, and labeler.
• Matches the Run Sheet pallet tracers and product count to assure correct items are accounted for.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area at all times.
• Loads material into truck trailers, verify count on the packing list.
• Inspects trailers and properly fills out trailer inspection form.
• Moves, stretch-wraps, shrink-wraps and stacks pallets as required.
• Practices safe and efficient operation of the Sterilizer and all internal and external conveyors, loading and unloading equipment.
• Assists in the establishment and updates of procedures and practices associated with the Sterilizer.
• Follows all appropriate Company policies while operating or performing maintenance on the irradiator.
• Assists with mechanical and pneumatic installations, modifications, refurbishments, and repairs and preventative maintenance to department equipment.
• Troubleshoots sterilizer and external conveyor to locate mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic malfunctions to ensure minimum of machine downtime.
• Maintains compliance with established government and Company safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Performs and maintains all processing records, shippers, Run Sheets, and downtime records.
• Practices established material handling and storage procedures in pre-sterile, post sterile and Hold areas.
• Trains newly assigned Sterilization personnel on job functions.
• Performs any other department functions as necessary to ensure maximum machine efficiencies are maintained.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned and as needed.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies/procedures.
• Complies with all local BD quality policies/procedures/practices through consistent application of sound Quality Assurance principles.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Observes all safety, environmental and quality system standards.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently throughout the designated shift. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Supervision Reports to the Special Products Supervisor, also receives work direction from Sterilization Operator. Has no supervision over others.

Education and Experience

• Education High school education required, must be able to count accurately.
• Experience Must be oriented in Plant Good Manufacturing Practices.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read, write and understand English.

Equipment Use

• Must have the ability to operate all warehouse equipment, such as forklift, slip-sheet, pallet mover and stretch-wrap machine.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator.
• Must operate all sterilization loading, unloading and palletizing equipment in an efficient and safe manner.

Cobalt Sterilization Operator Safety Forklift Operator-Stacker, Walk Behind, Pallet Mover Fall Protection Cobalt Sterilization Operator Load to Unload

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success. To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Required Skills Optional Skills .

Primary Work Location

USA NE - Broken Bow

Work Shift

We are the #MakersofPossible Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health™. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real‑life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. We are the makers of possible. Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.