Aseptic Operator

Position Summary:

The Aseptic Operator supports the safe and efficient manufacture, processing, filling, packaging, and movement of products within an aseptic/clean room environment. This role operates and maintains production equipment, handles materials and finished goods, completes required documentation, and ensures products are manufactured and packaged according to established procedures and production schedules.

HOURS: 2pm - 10:30pm Monday through Friday AND/OR 6pm - 2:30am Monday through Friday *The team has openings on both shifts. Shifts are subject to change based on manufacturing needs and Union Bid System. PAY: $26.91 + $1.75 shift differential & bonus LOCATION: 7405 Page Ave St. Louis, MO HIRE TYPE: Direct, Full time.

NOTE: Working in an aseptic or clean room environment prohibits wearing jewlery (all piercings), makeup, lotions, cologne/perfume, areosol sprays or deoderatnts, fake nails or lashes, or chewing gum on the premises. It also required daily bathing and chaning into aseptic gowns. This is for the safety of the employee working in an aseptic environment.

What You'll Do:

• Ability to effectively gown and work in an aseptic area as evidenced by environmental and personnel monitoring data and bioburden levels established by Quality Control (QC). Maintain aseptic conditions through proper storage, handling, and decontamination of tools as directed by the Lead or Supervisor and in accordance with 5S standards. Maintain personal hygiene and proper dress required for an aseptic environment.
• Must be able to perform all functions of the aseptic process, including powered industrial truck operation, processing, material handling, and filling/packaging operations.

Filling & Packaging Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate aseptic filling and packaging lines, including bottle in-feed, labeler, bottle filler, bottle capper/cap torquer, check weigher, bar coder, bagger, case sealer, palletizer, and associated conveyors and equipment.
• Notify Lead, Manager, or authorized personnel of packaging supply or material needs.
• Perform proper hose hookups and operate control panels regulating material flow to the packaging line.
• Meet production schedules and maintain required written and electronic records.
• Perform equipment setup, changeovers, adjustments for various container sizes and weights, and minor maintenance; assist maintenance personnel as needed.
• Ensure proper filling, weighing, capping, sealing, casing, labeling, and coding of aseptic products.

Material Handling Responsibilities:

• Operate forklift trucks and other material handling equipment for loading and unloading trucks supporting aseptic operations.
• Deliver required materials to aseptic filling operations on time.
• Prepare finished goods for transportation to and from the Distribution Center.
• Load, unload, palletize, and properly store finished and unfinished products.
• Count and verify materials by item and lot number during palletization, loading, and unloading activities.
• Assemble, weigh, and stage raw materials and packaging components while maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Refuel or recharge material handling equipment and perform daily maintenance, including cleaning, checking oil, water, batteries, and lubrication, and recording information on log sheets.

Processing Responsibilities:

• Accurately weigh and mix raw materials used in the production of liquids, creams, and lotions to meet production schedules.
• Operate pumps, tanks, mixers, and all associated processing equipment.
• Perform proper hose hookups and operate processing control panels.
• Assemble raw materials and accurately introduce materials into mixers.
• Empty, clean, and document mixers, measuring utensils, and storage tanks during product changeovers.
• Verify openings, closing devices, related equipment, and machine guards are properly secured and ensure lockout/tagout procedures are followed.
• Exercise extreme caution to prevent damage to material or property and ensure employee safety when operating moving equipment.
• Maintain equipment and work areas to 5S standards as evidenced by equipment and environmental monitoring data established by QC.
• Follow Manufacturing Instructions, obtain required quality control samples, and maintain accurate written and electronic batching records in compliance with cGMP, ISO, and management requirements.
• Mark containers for disposition, including CIP products and similar materials, as Hazardous Waste.

Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

Required:

• Peripheral vision, manual dexterity, able to read scales, dials and gages, able to wear personal protective equipment as required.
• High School diploma or GED Equivalency.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, safety warning labels, and machine instruction manuals.
• Basic math, writing and data entry skills.
• Must be able to wear all applicable PPE and Aseptic clothing.
• Also, must be able to effectively garb and work in an aseptic area as evidenced by environmental and personnel monitoring data established by quality control group bioburden levels.
• Ability to work minimal supervision, good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work in a manner consistent with maintaining an aseptic environment and follow all behavior and hygiene requirements established to maintain the aseptic environment.
• No chewing gum, cologne/perfume, aerosol deodorant, make-up, lotions, nail polish/artificial nails, fake lashes, jewelry and/or piercings. Daily bathing required.
• Must be capable of operating forklift trucks and other material handling equipment for the loading and unloading of trucks.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of liquid filling machinery, pumps, valves, piping and cGMP’s desirable.
• Knowledge of aseptic operations and/or experience working in an aseptic or clean room environment.
• Working in a highly regulated environment (GMP).
• Experience working at STERIS manufacturing facility or site.

Other:

• May be expected to move, carry, and lift approximately 60 pounds.
• May be expected to climb heights of approximately 10 feet.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Good peripheral vision, manual dexterity, able to read scales, dials and gages, able to wear personal protective equipment as required.

What STERIS Offers:

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

• Competitive pay + quarterly incentive plan
• Overtime opportunity
• Extensive hands-on training and development
• Clear career progression path, including advancement options in both technical skill and leadership
• Annual merit review
• Medical, vision, prescription, dental and life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Generous paid time off that accrues from day one and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Uniforms and all necessary tools provided
• Business travel and all related expenses paid

Pay rate for this opportunity is $26.91/hour. 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity 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.