What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterilization - PAO position at BD?
Job Description Summary
Under the direction of production leadership, the General Production Operator assumes the regular duties of, or temporary replacement duties for, all direct and indirect positions within (700, 800, 900) Production Departments. Additionally performs jobs where planned production volume exists and there are no production operators assigned to that specific operation. Will maintain required budgeted throughput rates.1.2 General Production Operators will enter the position as a pay grade four (4) until such time as the associate is placed into a permanent position which may or may not be an increase in pay grade.
1.3 The jobs required for each department General Production Operators is shown in the table below.
Department 700/800 Jobs
Department 900 Jobs
Descrambler
Batch Final Pack/Automated BFP
Other indirect jobs such as:
o Band inspect
o American Red Cross boxing
Descrambler
Two-Tube in a Pouch Assembly
Sekisui Tube and Caps
1.4 General Production Operators may be placed into other production positions per business needs, provided the operators are given the necessary training curricula and associates have attained the necessary physical capacity rating required for the position. Further, depending on business needs, General Production Operators may be asked to change shifts at a later time from the original shift they were assigned. If an associate is transferred to another position with a higher pay rate, the General Production Operator will receive the pay grade for the position they are assuming.
Shift: Green Days
Job Description
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Position Summary:
Under the direction of production leadership, the General Production Operator assumes the regular duties of, or temporary replacement duties for, all direct and indirect positions within (700, 800, 900) Production Departments. Additionally performs jobs where planned production volume exists and there are no production operators assigned to that specific operation. Will maintain required budgeted throughput rates.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Material Handler)
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.
Follows instructions on the Run Sheet and adheres to the correct carrier drawing for each product.
Places product in gravity racks and tracks location on white board.
Monitors palletizer, robots, stretch wrap, metal detector and labeler.
Matches the Run Sheet pallet tracers and product count to assure accurate items are accounted for.
Loads and unloads material from truck trailers, verifies count on the packing list.
Inspects trailers and accurately fills out trailer inspection form.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (IC/ICU)
Transports finished products from manufacturing to pre-sterile or shipping areas.
Determines raw material requirements, retrieves materials from the accurate location, completes the appropriate issuing transactions and delivers to Manufacturing.
Verifies the accurate count before and after selecting materials from a location.
Maintains license plates in current locations (as needed).
Delivers raw materials to the suggested storage area for said item in the production area.
Pallets must be clean prior to entering the production area per GMP.
Communicates with the Receiving Coordinator, Purchasing, Planners, and/or Production Supervisors about shortages or potential shortages.
Keeps aware of the daily schedule and organizes raw materials for current and new orders to be run on the next shift.
Receives labels into the label cage from label printing and verifies correct material number, quantity, lot number, and expiration date.
Accurately issues labels, product circulars and inserts to production and maintains various label logs as required by FDA and GMP.
Inspects banding mats for correct lot number, expiration date, and material number.
Weigh counts and cycle counts labels to maintain a high degree of inventory accuracy by location.
Cycle counts raw materials to maintain accuracy of raw material inventory.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Sterilization Operator/Handler)
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.
Performs mechanical, electrical and pneumatic installations, modifications, refurbishments, and repairs and preventative maintenance to all department equipment.
Troubleshoots sterilizer and external conveyor to locate malfunctions to ensure minimum of machine downtime.
Communicates with Microbiology on issues pertaining to timer settings, carrier drawings, and cycle traceability.
Maintains compliance with established government and Company safety regulations and emergency procedures.
Performs and maintains all processing records, shippers, Run Sheets, downtime records and dosimetry profiles.
Practices established material handling and storage procedures in pre-sterile, post sterile and Hold areas.
Maximizes the sterilization utilization by operating at the most efficient timer setting and scheduling product in the proper sequence.
Trains newly assigned Sterilization personnel on job functions. Schedules and irradiates special testing in the research loop as required by Microbiology.
Performs any other department functions as necessary to insure maximum machine efficiencies are maintained.
Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area at all times.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Complies with all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies/procedures and 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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Two to 4 years of experience in the operation of equipment and inventory management is desirable.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.
You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization’s investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.
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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
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Primary Work Location
USA NE - Broken BowAdditional Locations
Work Shift
NA (United States of America)
