Sterilization Production Specialist - Night Shift

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Sterilization Production Specialist - Night Shift located in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the Sterilization Production Specialist - Night Shift role involves being responsible for a variety of complex operations and duties in the sterilization production area.

Hours: 6pm-6am (rotating)

What a typical day looks like:

• Monitors system controls and logs readings during operation to ensure sterilization system parameters meet specifications.

• Supports ALARA guidelines for proper radiation safety practices within risk exposure areas and maintains a strong safety mindset for all activities.
• Reconciles customer specifications to work orders to determine processing parameters.
• Reconciles and reviews batch record documents for batches that complete sterilization.
• Records data in processing records relative to customer specifications, equipment settings used, and identification and status of materials.

• Ensures secured spaces associated with sterilization system are vacated prior to and during operation.
• Supports equipment qualification tests.
• Understands statistical process control techniques. Maintains process control charts.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of designated areas.
• May be required to evaluate support non-conformance investigations, complaints, or to assist in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintains knowledge of relevant regulatory and ISO standards.
• Ensures the efficient flow of material through the sterilization system while maintaining radiation exposure safeguards.
• Supports the safe operation, adjustment, maintenance, and calibration of electron beam sterilization systems.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• 4+ years of experience working with automated conveying equipment.
• 6+ years of related manufacturing experience and the ability to use complex equipment, read difficult instructions and maintain written records.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 10-30-2026 Job Posting End Date 11-30-2026

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$21.61 USD - $29.18 USD Hourly

Job Category

OperationsRelocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

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