Material Handler I

Position Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe movement of Customer products. Safely and accurately process routine and moderately complex Customer products according to established specifications and procedures within FDA, ISO and GMP guidelines using work instructions and operating system knowledge. May perform the duties of Material Handler II, Warehouse or Warehouse Assistant as needed. Depending on the modality in which this role operates (i.e. Gamma). This is a highly physical role – requiring strength and endurance.

Shift Hours: Thursday 12 AM - 6 AM; Thursday & Friday 6 PM-6 AM; & Each other weekend (EOW) 6 PM-6 AM

What You'll do as a Material Handler I

• Transfers product from unprocessed storage area to processing area, loads, and unloads processed product, conducts pre-shipping preparation and stages product in processed area. Reviews product/process documents and customer provided special instructions to ensure accurate processing.
• Maximizes processing and minimizes downtime by monitoring equipment used for product movement and transfer; conducts and performs minor repairs, referring major malfunctions and / or unsafe conditions to management or Maintenance Department; maintains a clean orderly work area, performs Material Handling, production functions as needed.
• May assist in maintaining product inventory by receiving, identifying, labeling if appropriate, and storing product within the Shipping and Receiving area in accordance with established procedure and any applicable Customer provided special instructions.
• Contributes to accuracy of processing and product accountability by maintaining product documentation; implements appropriate corrective action as needed; places, retrieves and analyzes product monitoring devices per processing specifications.
• Contributes to a team effort by performing in accordance with all STERIS policies, GMP, Lean principles and other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher-level management.
• Other duties as assigned. 

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required: 

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of two (2) years of warehousing/manufacturing environment or experience.

Preferred: 

• Forklift Certification is considered a plus.

Other: 

• Subject to passing Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) required background check.
• Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate.
• Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
• Requires ability to navigate through defined computer screens.
• Above average organizing, analyzing and a minimum of Level 1 math skills (add and subtract 2-digit numbers.)
• Multiply and divide 10’s and 100’s by 2,3,4,5, ability to use the four arithmetic functions of add, subtract, multiply and divide with money, measurements, e.g. cup, pint, inch, foot, lbs. etc.).
• Requires effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.
• Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
• Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.

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
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) 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 opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career