Position Title: Sterile Processing Operator 

Reports To: Team Leader/Plant Manager 

FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt 

Job Grade: 1 

Pay Range: $21.00- $29.00 

Date Revised: February 2025 

Position Overview:

 The Sterile Processing Operator is responsible for overseeing the efficient operations of the sterile filtration and packaging process to ensure the highest quality product is delivered. This role involves operating equipment, monitoring production, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate all sterile filtration processing equipment efficiently.
• Collect and deliver required samples to the laboratory for testing.
• Monitor equipment performance and make necessary adjustments to maintain product quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues to improve operating efficiencies.
• Assist in training new employees and operators.
• Follow and help improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the packaging area.
• Record equipment readings and complete log sheets accurately.
• Assist in cleaning both the interior and exterior of the plant.
• Monitor and report product spills, safety hazards, and equipment malfunctions.
• Actively participate in food safety initiatives such as HACCP and other safety programs.
• Handle chemicals safely for Clean-in-Place (CIP), Clean-out-of-Place (COP), sanitation, and      sterilization procedures.
• Keep the work area sanitary and organized.
• Ensure the sterile filtration area is stocked with necessary supplies for daily production.
• Adhere to occupational safety regulations and all applicable food safety mandates (Safe Quality Foods,      FDA, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to operate or learn to operate production equipment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail in sample collection and testing.
• Excellent safety, attendance, and punctuality record.
• Knowledge of proper use of cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to work weekends and overtime as required.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to navigate all areas of the facility, including office spaces, warehouse areas, and the exterior perimeter.

· You must wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary to safely perform job duties.

· Ability to stand, sit, and carry out tasks throughout a full shift, with appropriate meal breaks.

· Physically capable of standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, and crouching as needed.

· Able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier objects with reasonable accommodation.

· Visual acuity is sufficient to perform job duties accurately.

· Capable of assessing weights, judging distances, and working at various heights.

Work Schedule:

Typically, Monday-Friday 6am-230pm. Schedule is subject to change as production volumes ramp up.

Compensation:

At Cayuga Milk Ingredients, we value a fair and comprehensive approach to compensation. Our wage range for this role is determined by various factors, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. It is not typical for an employee to start at or near the top of the range for the position. Compensation decisions are made based on individual job circumstances considering skill level, previous experience, and education requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Cayuga Milk Ingredients is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing their own pay or the pay of others. However, employees with access to compensation information as part of their job duties are prohibited from disclosing this information to unauthorized individuals, except in specific circumstances outlined by applicable laws and regulations (41 CFR 60-1.35(c)).

General Statement: 

All Cayuga employees recognize that the success and prosperity of the company is everyone’s responsibility. All employees are expected to treat each other in a positive, respectful, and professional manner, to be at work for their assigned shift and to work safely as a team. Employees must be self-starters who can relate to all levels of the organization.

Disclaimer:

o All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

o This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

o The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.

o This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

 Qualifications and Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to operate or learn to operate production equipment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail in sample collection and testing.
• Excellent safety, attendance, and punctuality record.
• Knowledge of proper use of cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to work weekends and overtime as required.

Physical Requirements:· Ability to navigate all areas of the facility, including office spaces, warehouse areas, and the exterior perimeter.· You must wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary to safely perform job duties.· Ability to stand, sit, and carry out tasks throughout a full shift, with appropriate meal breaks.· Physically capable of standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, and crouching as needed.· Able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier objects with reasonable accommodation.· Visual acuity is sufficient to perform job duties accurately.· Capable of assessing weights, judging distances, and working at various heights.

Work Schedule:

Typically, Monday-Friday 6am-230pm. Schedule is subject to change as production volumes ramp up.