Process Operator

Position Summary

• Is responsible for performing operations involving the accurate weighing, mixing, spraying of raw materials used for making all products which includes powders, liquids, creams, solids, pastes, and lotions, in order to meet production schedules.
• Able to operate all pumps, tanks, mixers and all associated equipment related to processing.
• Under the direction and monitoring of department supervisor is responsible for the training of a replacement Process Operator.
• Is responsible for assembly of raw materials and accurate introduction of raw materials into mixers or hoppers.
• Must be able to read and follow formula directions shown in the Manufacturing Instructions, take proper samples for quality control, maintain accurate batching records, both written and electronic, as required by management (i.e. cGMP and ISO procedures).
• Must be certain that mixers, measuring utensils and hoppers are thoroughly emptied, cleaned and documented as such, when changing from one product to another.
• Must exercise extreme caution in order to not damage other material or property while operating moving equipment and must at all times exercise extreme caution for the safety of other employees.
• Must be certain that all openings and closing devices and related equipment are properly secured.
• Is responsible for keeping equipment and surrounding work area clean at all times.
• Responsible for relief duties of Tank Court Attendant, as required.
• Is responsible for marking containers of hazardous waste, such as hazardous off-spec product or obsolete raw materials, etc., as "Hazardous Waste".

Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, safety warning labels, and machine instruction manuals.
• Basic writing skills.
• Good math skills, knowledge of metric measures.

Capable of wearing required personal protective equipment. Knowledge of pumps, valves and piping desirable.

• May be expected to move, carry, and lift approximately 100 pounds.
• May be expected to climb heights of approximately 30 feet.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Able to read scales, tape measures, gages, thermometers and other process control equipment. Able to wear respirator and other personal protective equipment, as required.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Good manual dexterity.

Equipment listed below (Specific Job Requirements) may be used as needed to assist in these Required Competencies.

• Pneumatic and electric pumps, steam and piping valves, scales, hoist, pickers, mixers, air pallet, material handling equipment, gas/electric forklifts and primemovers.
• Knowledge of processing machinery, PC's and cGMP's, desirable.
• Organize and assemble raw materials required in processing.
• Charging of drummed, bagged or bulk raw materials into processing tanks.
• Weighing of raw materials, monitoring of process temperatures, agitation, etc.

• Performs necessary quality and inventory control data gathering and input in either written or electronic formats.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, good communication and interpersonal skills.

Maintenance of personal hygiene.

=== Company description

The STERIS Vision is inspired by our Customers' efforts to create a healthier and safer world, and guided by our legacy of leadership and innovation; we strive to be a Great Company. To STERIS, this means we will make a difference by providing world-class product and service solutions for our Customers, safe and rewarding work for our People, and superior returns for our Shareholders.