Production Assistant I

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The Production Assistant I assists the Production Manager, Warehouse Manager and/or Production Planner in the preparation of irradiation runs or EtO batches, process and load documentation, certificates of processing and shipping documentation. Provides Customers with documents, schedules and information. Assists in the maintenance of Customer specifications. May be trained to assist in product scheduling.

This position works a 7:00am-3:30pm shift, with a $20 hourly rate.

What You'll do as a Production Assistant

• Assists in the processing of Customer product within GMP's, regulations and Customer requirements; monitors and responds to customer inquiries regarding status.
• Reviews the receipt documentation of incoming product; obtains product case dimensions, weight, densities, and prepares loading diagrams; prepares and disseminates processing documentation; prepares load packets; maintains cycle development documentation; monitors processing run files and Customer specification records; controls product samples, BI's, residual samples and lot samples including receipt, verification and shipment.
• Verifies and documents production processing data and ensures accuracy and timeliness of results.
• Performs production activities.
• Generates runs, [may provide certificate of processing generation, document transmittal, document non-conforming product disposition] and distributes documents.
• Performs post run temperature/RH sensor verifications.
• May perform post process file close out activities, including data and calculation of processing time.
• Conducts freight traces and physical inventories; reconciles product damage reports, and/or paperwork discrepancies with Customer.
• Develops and revises product loading and palletization specifications.
• Contributes in a team effort by performing in accordance to all STERIS policies, GMP, Lean principles and other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher-level management and performs other duties as assigned.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an office, production or Customer service environment.
• Knowledge of production processes and quality control.
• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate.
• Ability to follow work instructions. Ability to complete and manage documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Preferred Experience

• Ability to verify information for accuracy.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in documentation.
• Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
• Ability to monitor processes, materials, and surroundings.
• Skill in attention to detail.
• Skill in working with others.
• Skill in providing customer service.
• Skill in completing documentation.
• Skill in basic use of a computer to include word processing, spreadsheet and software capabilities.
• Skill in organizing, prioritizing and managing time.
• Skill in performing basic mathematic calculations (basic arithmetic functions in all units of measurement, decimals ratios, rates, percentages).
• Ability to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.

Pay range for this opportunity is $19.92 - $25.78. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is a leading provider of products and services that meet the needs of growth areas within Healthcare: procedures, devices, vaccines and biologics. We exist to fulfill our MISSION TO HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD. STERIS is a $3B, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 18,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.