Chemical Production Associate (Mon-Thurs 5am-3:30pm)

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:

This position is responsible for the manufacturing of innovative infection prevention products in a production or clean room environment following all applicable policies, processes and procedures.

 

Hours: Monday - Thursday 5:00AM - 3:30PM

Location: 14905 28th Ave North Plymouth, MN

Pay: $19hr + overtime as business needs + bonus (bi-weekly pay)

*direct hire - full time

What You'll Do:

• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and completing continuous improvement cards.
• Successfully train to entry-level processes and to work independently.
• Learn and understand what is critical to quality for each line and process worked.
• Basic awareness of the electronic systems used in operations, but minimal to no interaction with the system(s).
• Minimal cross-training, limited to core processes in the area.
• Basic understanding of the product flow upstream/downstream of the stations where they are working.
• Communication with their peers of the immediate work cell/line.
• Read, understand, and carry out written and verbal instructions on performing the job as well as safety procedures.
• Willingly and proactively collaborate with others to achieve operational goals.
• Awareness of the quality of own work and that of others around you.
• Work with energy, passion, and drives towards goals with professionalism and respect; operates in a way that creates an atmosphere of achievement.
• Adhere to all company and departmental safety policies and guidelines.
• Perform daily job duties in a safe manner and keeps their work area clean and organized at all times.
• Follow detailed assembly instructions, both written and verbal.
• Comply with policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements per the Quality System.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead.
• Consistently meet production goals for assigned processes while maintaining quality standards for the product.
• Regrally meet Employee workmanship and documentation standards and all quality standards and GMP practices
• Work with others in the value stream and offers support when help is needed in a different area.
• Consistently adhere to attendance and punctuality guidelines

Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

Required:

• Highschool Diploma or G.E.D. equivilant.
• Ability to:
  • Continuously wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and/or clean room attire as needed.
  • Read, understand, and carry out verbal instructions.
  • Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
  • Operate power tools/equipment and hand tools.
  • Work with or around chemicals.

 

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in a chemical manufacturing, manufacturing or FDA regulated production environment.
• Line Filler expereince, preferably liquid. 
• Comfortability in both warehouse and clean room environments.
• Drive to learn and grow within the organization.

 

Other:

• Up to 100% sitting, standing and walking in an 8-hour workday, more if working overtime
• Ability to:
  • continuously wear personal protective equipment and/or clean room attire
  • work overtime as required
  • lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
  • operate power tools/equipment and hand tools
  • work with or around chemicals
• Safety Sensitive Position
• Bending 30% of the time
• Walking 50% of the time
• Standing, Sitting, Typing, Hand Manipulation, Visual Acuity 100% of the time

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 just a brief overview of what we offer: 

 

• Market Competitive Pay ($20hr + bonus participation).
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9 total) added holidays.
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits.
• Long/Short Term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Maternity & Paternal Leave.
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs.
• Excellent opportuniti