Job Title: Clean Room Associate - Surgical Instrument Refurbishment
Job Description
This entry-level role focuses on refurbishing surgical instruments through a detailed cleaning, sorting, and labeling process in a clean room environment. You will work with specialized equipment to ensure instruments used in medical procedures are thoroughly cleaned, inspected, and prepared for reuse, following strict quality and cleanliness standards.
Responsibilities
Refurbish surgical instruments through a structured cleaning and sorting process, ensuring all items meet quality and cleanliness standards.
Handle surgical instruments ranging from approximately 10 to 30 inches in length with care and attention to detail.
Move cases of instruments through a metal detector before the cleaning process begins, following established procedures.
Gown up in full clean room gear at the start of each shift and follow all clean room protocols throughout the day.
Lift and move bins of instruments, occasionally up to 50 pounds, into a dishwasher-style cleaning unit, using proper lifting techniques.
Perform manual cleaning, sorting, and power washing of surgical instruments, including chemical cleaning steps as required.
Work with instruments that may have visible biological material such as blood or feces and follow all safety and hygiene procedures.
Label cleaned instruments accurately and sort them into the appropriate bins or storage locations.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area by sweeping daily and participating in mopping duties twice per week as part of an all-hands effort.
Follow all safety, quality, and cleanliness procedures to support a high-quality production environment.
Participate in cross-training to learn additional core competencies beyond the primary role to support operational flexibility and career growth.
Adhere to attendance expectations, including no time off during the first 30 days of employment and being available for scheduled overtime, including some Saturdays.
Essential Skills
Ability and willingness to work in a clean room environment while fully gowned in required protective gear.
Comfort working with surgical instruments that may have biological material present prior to cleaning.
Capability to stand for the entire shift, with comfort mats provided for support.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis using safe lifting practices.
Strong quality mindset with attention to detail in cleaning, sorting, and labeling tasks.
Reliability and commitment to consistent attendance, including no days off during the first 30 days when scheduled.
Willingness to learn and follow detailed procedures and safety protocols.
Openness to cross-training and learning multiple core competencies to support different areas of the operation.
Ability to work without facial piercings, nail polish, fake nails, and makeup, in accordance with clean room and safety requirements.
Comfort working in an environment with a low humming sound similar to a dishwasher and a sterile smell similar to a hospital.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
No specific prior experience required; entry-level candidates from backgrounds such as production, general labor, fast food, restaurant, dishwashing, cashier, or retail are welcome.
High school diploma or GED is not required for this role; however, it may be needed for future supervisor or lead positions.
Experience standing for full shifts in previous roles is helpful.
Experience in environments requiring strict cleanliness, hygiene, or quality standards is an advantage.
Interest in learning new skills and taking on additional responsibilities to support career progression.
Why Work Here?
You will join a company that offers strong long-term value through competitive benefits and clear paths for growth. Health benefits are available upon direct hire, and employees have immediate eligibility for a 401(k) plan with a company match on a portion of contributions. A comprehensive wellbeing program provides on-demand activities, fitness tracking, personal coaching, and rewards to support your overall health. You and your family can access a free support program that offers guidance on education, home projects, personal and work issues, counseling, and financial and legal matters. After one year, you become eligible for tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing education. Employees enjoy a variety of discounts with select companies, including retail, technology, wellness, and vehicle programs. The company also offers a discretionary annual bonus program, referral bonuses after conversion, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, supporting both financial stability and work-life balance.
Work Environment
You will work in a clean, air-conditioned, brand-new facility designed for comfort and safety. The environment has a sterile smell similar to a hospital and a consistent low humming sound similar to a dishwasher. You will gown up and gown down in full clean room gear, including smock, booties, gloves, beard net (as applicable), hair net, plastic visor, and safety glasses. The dress code requires closed-toe tennis shoes (not flats), work pants or jeans, and a plain shirt. Facial piercings, nail polish, fake nails, and makeup are not permitted, with only one stud earring and a religious necklace worn under the shirt allowed. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on first shift, with openness to working one Saturday per month for overtime. The facility uses dishwasher-style units and other cleaning equipment for instrument processing, and comfort mats are provided to support standing for the entire shift.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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