Sterilization Technician – B1 Central Services 1st shift

Benefits Include:

$500 Sign on Bonus

4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.

401(k) match with company profit sharing.

Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.

Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1.

Under supervision, the Sterilization Technician will observe all PPE requirements per Zoetis policy: make yourself familiar with the department specific SOP’s. You will build necessary apparatuses per daily instruction. Help load and unload incoming materials from the warehouse. Learn to load and unload a variety of autoclaves in a safe manor. Colleague will follow floor leads during training period and complete tasks as required to gain training in the area.

Colleague must be able to perform standing, walking, squatting, and lifting tasks throughout the day. Good attendance and ability to stay late occasionally.

Hours: 1st Shift, 6:00am – 2:30pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

• Learn and practice basic aseptic procedures as per training and SOP’s.
• Assist with reading and reporting testing results using scientific instruments.
• Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Learn and comply with SOPs and associated documentation necessary to perform job functions.
• Learn and assist in the completion of documentation including process worksheets, reports, and log sheets.
• Train in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), then demonstrate understanding and compliance.
• Clean areas, as applicable, according to specific SOPs.
• Assist in maintaining adequate supplies in the production area.
• Demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment. Understand and comply with safety SOPs and procedures (Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) guidelines, Near Miss, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), biohazard training, monthly safety trainings, etc.) May be required to handle hazardous waste.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills within and outside the department using verbal, written, and non-verbal skills.
• Become certified operator of electric material handling equipment (i.e., electric pallet jack, tank tugger, etc.) as applicable.
• Perform supplemental duties as assigned by supervision.

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Demonstrate basic mechanical skills.
• Demonstration of personal computer usage.

• Demonstrate good communication skills. Read, interpret, and apply safety procedures, standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and departmental procedures. Communicate effectively with peers and Team Leader. Document steps accurately and legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure. Perform conversions within the metric system. Complete controlled documents and inventory calculations using basic math.
• Understand and apply instructions in written, oral, and/or diagram formats. Multitask. Ability to recognize product quality issues based on company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates good listening skills. Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment. Expresses a positive attitude and show respect to co-workers.

• Manual dexterity using hands and fingers.
• Constant standing for extended periods.
• Frequent need to crouch and reach with hands and arms.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work flexible hours including work weekends, holiday, and overtime.

• Frequent exposure to heavy items; ANSI 75 safety shoes required.
• Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals; PP as required.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts;
  Ensure safety shields are always in place.

Exposure to extreme temperatures variations; PPE as required.

Full time Regular Colleague

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