Driver/Operator

$2,000 Sign and Stay Bonus

About Us:

Join a company where the work you do makes a difference! At STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST), We are One Team with One Goal. Through a network of nearly 60 facilities globally, STERIS AST has been committed to patient safety by providing contract sterilization services to the medical device, pharmaceutical, consumer, and industrial communities for over 50 years. Our sterilization services ensure the safety of those who use these products, including our families, our friends, and ourselves.

If you are looking to join a collaborative and innovative team in an essential industry, apply for our Driver/Operator position today!

Annual merit, bonus and incentive plans are also offered. This position works 7:00am-5:00pm and offers overtime potential based on business needs. The hourly pay rate is $20.33.

What you will do with us:

• Protects Customer product by assuring proper processing and handling according to operating procedures; monitors process cycles and control systems to ensure operation within Customer, quality, regulatory and internal company specifications; reviews and completes all appropriate processing documentation.
• Minimizes downtime by monitoring processing operation and associated equipment as scheduled; conducts minor equipment repairs and refer major repairs to shift supervision or Maintenance personnel.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by monitoring environmental control systems and inspecting equipment for unsafe conditions and reporting to supervision as required; generates maintenance work orders for repairs; responds to process and equipment alarm conditions and acting within operational and safety guidelines; conducts area housekeeping on a daily basis.
• Maintains flow of product by loading/unloading product into processing rooms and/or vessels; may repackage product onto pallets; stages processed product in shipping storage area.
• Ensures safe and timely deliveries by transporting and delivering Customer product, maintaining established schedules and in accordance with operation and safety guidelines.
• Maintains and operates company vehicles in a professional and safe manner adhering to established policies and procedures and DOT rules and regulations; monitors and reports vehicle performance/repairs to supervision as required.
• Exhibits a commitment to the AST shared values of Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement through ensuring defect-free workmanship, assisting others to meet the Customer’s needs, searching for efficient and effective ways to reduce waste, being active and accountable for Customer satisfaction, and satisfying the Customer’s needs with a sense of urgency.
• Contributes in a team effort by performing according to the guidelines outlined in the STERIS Code of Business Conduct, the GMP, Lean principles and other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher level management and performs other duties as assigned.

How you will learn your role:

• Review work instructions along with vital policies and procedures
• Take part in on-the-job training, overseen by your Hiring Manager
• Demonstrate ability to meet the requirements of the job

Education Degree:

You will be a great fit if you can:

• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow safety rules and be safety aware at all times.
• Demonstrate the desire to learn, be productive and contribute to the team.
• Demonstrate reliability and dependability.
• Be a collaborative team player.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Be attentive to detail.
• Must have valid license required for the site-specific company vehicles.
• Must successfully pass company Operator training program.
• Must be certified to operate manual and motorized material handling equipment, including, but not limited to, forklifts, pallet jacks, elevators, conveyors, etc. and processing vessels or irradiators.
• Possess specific licenses as required by law.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. – due to the physical nature of the job, requiring skill and endurance.

Reasons you will love working here:

This is an opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS wouldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people, whom take true pride in their work. That’s why we share in our success together by rewarding employees for their hard work. We do this by providing a competitive base salary plus bonus (as applicable), comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid PTO and holidays, 401K with company match.